paper tape; paper streamer; punched tape
ice; shaved ice (usually served with flavored simple syrup)
to occur repeatedly; to repeat; to be repeated; to be frequent
regrettable; unsatisfactory; deplorable; lamentable
to be opposite; to face each other; to confront (an issue); to face
foundation; root; basis; root and trunk
stubborn; dogged; persistent; tough; sturdy; hardy
understanding; comprehension; grasp; perception; appreciation; mastery (of an art or skill)
difference in grades (e.g. in go, shoji, etc.); difference in level (e.g. road, footpath); ramp; steps
simultaneous equations; system of equations
arrest; apprehension; capture
police cell; place of detention; jail
diverse; various; wide-ranging
throughout; over a period of ...; over a span of ...
tender; warm; meticulous; detailed; deep (of a colour); thick (e.g. fog)
self-assessment; self-declaration; self-certification; personal statement
to sift out; to screen or eliminate (candidates)
undulation; ups and downs; highs and lows
domino (game); dominoes; domino effect
to get excited; to make one's heart leap; to make one's heart pound
to stare back at; to look back at
one's relationships; people one knows; circle of friends
way of living; manner of living; lifestyle
detergent; cleanser; cleaning agent; washing material
martial arts; military arts; wushu (Chinese martial art)
management studies; business administration (study of)
direct connection; direct link
complacency about peace; naive belief in continued peace; ignorance of global conflict
direction; trend; directionality; directivity; goal; aim
same row; same line; same file; same rank; same level; same category
sense of impending crisis; sense of danger
ass; arse; rear; end; acupuncture point; hole
one's nature; one's destiny; custom; tradition; habit
to rush (one's opponent) from below with arms folded; to perform kachiage
hero; the brave; man of valour (valor)
stupid face; foolish look on one's face
nonparticipation; nonattendance
to feel like an idiot; to make a fool of yourself
useless member of society; hopeless case; failure
(social) position; status; standing; position (in a company, organization, etc.); post; rank
every last one; one and all; from A to Z; as soon as; right after; no sooner (than)
to cross (e.g. road); to traverse