to bite into (e.g. rope into skin); to cut into; to eat into; to encroach; to be wedged (i.e. underwear pulled from the back, driving it between the buttocks)
complimentary ticket; invitation card; invitation ticket
minority; (sexual, ethnic) minority; minority group
to contact; to get in touch with; to check in (with)
intended for ...; oriented towards ...; aimed at ...
information session; briefing; explanatory meeting
heavy rain; torrential rainfall; downpour
to incline; to lean; to devote oneself to; to concentrate on; to ruin; to squander
magnificent; grand; majestic; splendid
face; official stance; public position or attitude (as opposed to private thoughts); ceremony for the erection of the framework of a house
to stay behind; to remain; to work overtime
worn-out; run-down; beat-up; shabby; dilapidated
by any standard; (not) even as flattery
to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to adjust; to regulate (e.g. rhythm, tune, one's breathing)
true character; real nature
leaflet; flyer; scattering; sushi rice in a box or bowl with a variety of ingredients sprinkled on top; writing in an irregular hand
to scatter; to sprinkle; to distribute (flyers, etc.); to give out; to shake off (a pursuer, companion, etc.); to give the slip
rich (taste); full-bodied (flavour, flavor); mellow; laid-back (lifestyle); relaxed; comfortable
inspection; study by observation; field trip; sitting out (e.g. PE class)
as you see; as you can see; in accordance with what you see
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am; older girl
better than nothing; better than none at all
to fire oneself up; to give it one's all; to get psyched; to fire someone up (with scolding, corporal punishment, etc.); to rouse
to advance on; to close in; to march on; to descend on (the enemy); to move towards; to surge forward (crowd, wave of nostalgia, wave, etc.)
to be quiet (due to lack of activity); to be in a slump (of a business)
food; food products; foodstuffs
guerrilla; guerrilla warfare; sudden
malicious; vicious; malignant; shoddy; inferior; poor-quality
to give directions; to issue instructions
one copy (of a book, magazine, etc.); one volume
cherry tree; cherry blossom; light pink; fake buyer; paid audience; hired applauder
to speak fluently; to be a good talker
admiration; being impressed; admirable; praiseworthy; astonishment; being appalled
opening (in a game of go, chess, etc.); early stages; initial phase; outset
someone working behind-the-scenes; scene shifter; lady consort (to a high personage)
all-purpose; utility; universal; all-powerful; almighty; omnipotent
to clap one's hands in prayer
counter for small animals; counter for rolls of cloth (two han in size); (arch.) counter for horses; roll of cloth
manners; behavior; behaviour
intelligence; intellect; brains
to deliver; to forward; to send; to report; to notify; to file notice (to the authorities)
long sentence; long piece of writing (e.g. passage, letter, article, telegram)