armed forces; military; (common) soldier; rank-and-file soldier; underling; ordinary employee
to bluff; to act brave; to put on a bold front
several times; once or twice
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages; counter for cupfuls, bowlfuls, spoonfuls, etc.; counter for boats; counter for octopuses and squid; cup
being enrolled (at a school); being registered; being a member (of a team, organization, etc.)
when about to go back; on the way back; on the way home
front approach to shrine or temple
water supply; water service; channel; strait; water course; waterway
water heater; water boiler
cupboard; locker; closet; wardrobe; cabinet
person living with a family; lodger; housemate; flatmate; roommate
worn-out; run-down; beat-up; shabby; dilapidated
habit; (social) custom; practice; convention
contrary to one's expectations
to rage; to storm (at); to be furious; to enthuse; to speak enthusiastically; to speak with vigour
dried fish (or shellfish, etc.)
this and that; this or that; one thing or another; this way and that
chancy trade or business with uncertain profitability; night entertainment business (e.g. hostess bar); nightlife business
meeting; assembly; gathering; congregation; convention; rally
opening a business; opening a practice
to dig down; to dig into (a matter); to delve into; to probe into
trouble; troubles; worry; distress; sorrows; anguish
interaction with one's neighbors; relationship with one's neighbors
home area; home town; local
meaning; point (e.g. of a statement); gist; goal; intent; object
sponsorship (i.e. conducting under one's auspices); promotion; organizing; organising; hosting; staging
to trick; to cheat; to deceive
to dry out; to become dry (and brittle); to go stale
simple; artless; naive; unsophisticated
delicately; weakly; gently; supplely
(being) unable to look someone in the eye; (being) too ashamed to face (someone)
good-natured person; good person; (one's) lover; boyfriend; girlfriend
wrasse (any fish of family Labridae)