something or other; one thing or another; this or that
root (of a plant); root (of a tooth, hair, etc.); center (of a pimple, etc.); root (of all evil, etc.); source; one's true nature
indicates a confident conclusion; indicates emotional emphasis; indicates question
winning number (e.g. in lottery); lucky number
just like that; quite so; I agree; that street
variety; kind; type; counter for kinds, species, etc.
the other day; lately; recently
commercial (on radio, TV, etc.); advertisement; construction management; contract manufacturer; customer management; court martial
being elected; winning a prize (in a lottery, raffle, etc.); being selected (for a prize, etc.)
lottery; raffle; drawing (of lots); balloting
putting the cart before the horse; mistaking the means for the end; getting one's priorities backwards
to believe; to believe in; to place trust in; to confide in; to have faith in
white; unseasoned; undyed; very much; precisely; playing dumb
the teens (10-19); teenage; the tenth generation
utter failure; completely wrong guess; big miss
one sen; one-hundredth of a yen; small amount of money
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
last week; the week before
first class; first rank; one degree; one level; most; best
flurried; flustered; upset; nervous; embarrassed
successful candidate; prizewinner
to get; to secure; to learn; to master; to complete
flapping of wings; wingbeat; flap; flutter
previous time; last time; previous installment; previous instalment; previous session
please; I beg you; for mercy's sake
to be lacking in options; to be too few
exquisite; superb; perfect; miraculous
six; six years of age; six o'clock (old time system)
duty; function; office; mission; task; role
naming; nominating; designating; calling on; asking for; requesting
interest; eagerness; enthusiasm
7th day of the month; seven days
passing the winter; hibernation