flesh; meat; flesh (of a fruit); pulp; the physical body (as opposed to the spirit); flesh; thickness
major subject; special study
ancient times; distant past; antiquity
hurdle; hurdle race; hurdles; hurdle; obstacle
cancellation (of a lecture, class, etc.)
to be vague; to speak ambiguously; to be evasive; to not commit oneself
negative (e.g. thinking); negative; negative (electrical polarity)
we; us; I; me; my store (business, etc.)
great cause; moral law; justice
inside story; the real story (behind something); story not generally known
to give an impression; to make an impression
(understanding or appreciation of) culture; (one's) education; cultivation; sophistication; refinement
impact (on); (strong) impression; effect; impact (of a ball against a racket, bat, club, etc.)
sorry; excuse me; thank you
good(-tasting); nice; delicious; attractive (offer, opportunity, etc.); appealing; convenient
skill; proficiency; dexterity; flattery
straight to the point; point-blank; frank; direct
thesis; essay; treatise; paper; article
writing (a book); book; (literary) work; writings
to do (something negative); to make (a blunder); to commit (an error); to eat (up); to drink
copying in entirety (verbatim)
judging; inspection; examination; investigation; review
draining basket (traditionally made of bamboo); colander; something full of holes; zaru soba; strong drinker; someone who can drink like a fish
resentment; grudge; malice; matter for regret; regret