to sniffle; to snuffle; to sob
while fumbling one's words; with a stutter
ceasing to think; refusing to think critically; giving up thinking (for oneself); going blank; mental block; inability to think clearly
(feeling of) hatred; (strong) dislike; disgust; aversion; revulsion; loathing
obstruction of business; interference with business
to get damp; to get moist; to get soggy; to become humid
office worker; company employee; company man; salaryman
to contemplate; to ponder; to think over; to turn over in one's mind; to reflect; to muse
classification; sorting (out); grouping; assortment journalizing (in bookkeeping)
combination; union; combined; joint; congruence
outrageous; scandalous; inexcusable; disgraceful; shameful; rude
student guidance; student counseling
penalty; sentence; punishment
to rest; to suspend; to give relief
unintentionally; unconsciously; by mistake; heedlessly; against one's better judgement (judgment)
activity (esp. energetic or successful); great efforts; active participation; walking about with great vigor
to come uninvited; to crash (a party); to butt in
English proficiency test (esp. the STEP test)
buying a large amount (esp. of collectible items aimed at children, e.g. manga)
gift; premium; prize (lottery drawing, pachinko, etc.); party favor (favour)
organization for local children (for growth via sports, study, service, etc.)
to make fun of; to look down on; to make light of
plump ears (large, fleshy earlobes), said to bring good fortune
a wise man keeps away from danger
man of virtue; wise man; person of high rank; the four gentlemen (plum, chrysanthemum, orchid, and bamboo)
hum; hmm; hm hm (light chuckle with mouth closed); uh-huh; mm; hmm
to be solved; to be worked out; to come loose; to come untied; to be removed (of restrictions); to be lifted (e.g. of a ban)
bottom; buttocks; bidet function (for anal cleansing)
strap (for carrying something); strap (on a dress, bra, etc.)
friendly relations; social relations; social life
chopsticks; (something) at hand; (in) one's possession; (near) one's hands
craving for food, a cigarette, etc.; longing to have something in one's mouth
to negotiate (with someone about); to talk over (something with); to tackle someone (about); to throw on each other; to splash (water) on each other; to pour on each other
to soak into; to sink into; to seep into; to permeate
often; again and again; over and over again; repeatedly; frequently
to tie up in a bundle (e.g. straw, hair, bills, letters); to bundle; to govern; to manage; to fold (one's arms); to put together (one's hands)