some people; a number of people; several people; a few people
narrow; confined; small; limited; narrow-minded; confining
reserve; constraint; declining; refraining; forethought; foresight
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
to push someone (towards); to encourage someone
to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.
tea (esp. green or barley); tea break; teatime; tea ceremony
few; little; small (amount); low; scarce; insufficient
tide; current; sea water; opportunity; chance
confectionery; sweets; candy; cake
nothing but; except; no more than
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
mostly; ordinarily; probably; most; almost all; ordinary
banknote; bill; note; paper money
government office; agency; board
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
nobility; aristocracy; peerage
overcoat; exceeding; going over; exaggerated; overdone; over par; overexposure
tsukemono; Japanese pickled vegetables
for generations; from generation to generation; generation after generation; through the ages
military man; warrior; soldier
(social) standing; status; identity; birth; one's circumstances; one's means
such things as ...; and ... and; the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; be; is; o
pupil; student; schoolchild
one's origin (e.g. city, country, parentage, school)
common people; ordinary people; masses
coming out; going out; attending (work); appearing (on stage); start; beginning; origins
graduation; completion (of a course); moving on (from); outgrowing (something); leaving (a group, company, etc.); quitting
to gain an advantage; to enjoy an advantage; to turn the tables (on)
admission (to a school or university); entrance; enrolment; enrollment; matriculation
subject (of study); course of study; department (of a university)
entrance examination (for a transfer student)
zero (points, marks); no marks; zero (of a function); root; zero degrees (Celsius); freezing point
passing (an examination, inspection, etc.); pass (for admission, transport, etc.); ticket; pass (of a ball); pass (ceding one's turn); giving (something) a pass; pass (ceding one's turn after there are no more useful moves)
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
envious; jealous; enviable (position, etc.)
modesty; humility; being humble
correct answer; right solution; correct interpretation; right decision; right choice; appropriate judgement
no hint (e.g. quiz questions where no clues are given)
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days