to sprain; to twist; to dampen (enthusiasm); to discourage; to dishearten
to swell (from inflammation); to become swollen
to carry (a child) on one's back; to piggyback; (arch.) to take on (a job, responsibility, etc.)
light (e.g. aircraft, truck); light motor vehicle (up to 660cc and 64bhp); kei car
none of your business!; don't bother me!; keep out of it!
to cool; to chill; to calm down; to cool off; to be frightened (at); to be scared (of)
leftovers; remains; leavings; remnant; surplus
to lose one's mind; to lose control of oneself
batsu game; punishment given to the loser of a game or contest
frame for drying clothes; clotheshorse
lack of expression; lack of emotion; blank look (on one's face)
to expose; to disclose; to lay bare; to confess
mature age; advanced age; maturity; age when one is old enough to know better
sudden impulse; passing fancy
tsk tsk; oh-oh; huh; what's that?
addict; junkie; substance abuser
choices; alternatives; options
connection; attachment; changing trains; conjunction
platform; home; home base; home plate
questionnaire; survey; poll
(mouse) click; click (sound)
turns and twists; ups and downs; meandering; complications; vicissitudes
email; mail; post; message (in an instant messaging application); instant message; male
January; first month of the lunar calendar
older brother; elder brother; brother (as older-brother figure in friendly and or work relationship); young man; buddy
volume (sound level); volume; bulk; volume (book); volume (storage area); potentiometer
schedule; program; calendar
head (chief, director) of a section or department; head of a (school) club; head of a (school) team
person's own words; personal story; direct quote
and; thereupon; because of that
to make oneself available (free)
word; term; language; speech
misprint; misspelling; typo; typographical error; erratum
to be popular; to come into fashion; to be prevalent; to spread widely (e.g. disease); to flourish; to thrive
extra-large (clothing size); XL; language laboratory; LL
alumni association; graduates' association; alumni meeting; class reunion
intention; inclination; mind; idea; wish; view