coarse, low-grade tea; tea (often used when offering someone a cup)
(one's) favourite food; (one's) favorite food
front; frontage; facade; main
(rolling) along; (rolling) over and over; with a bright, ringing sound (e.g. of a bell); (laughing) in a bright, high-pitched tone; (changing) frequently (of opinions, conversation topic, etc.); constantly; (losing) all too easily
dizzying (speed, changes, etc.); rapid; drastic; bewildering; hectic; bustling (e.g. world)
to water (a plant, a flower etc.)
to get to the main subject; to move on to the main topic; to get down to business
what kind of business; what sort of matter
virtuous mind; good intentions; good will; positive mindset; bona fides; good faith
to have the privilege of doing
not exceeding ...; not more than ...; below (a standard, level, etc.); under; the following; the below-mentioned
regular (periodic) examination
results; record; grades; marks
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
reason; circumstances; grounds; because of; due to; as a result of
extended leave; long vacation
life; life force; lifetime; lifespan; most important thing; foundation
at; in; at; when; by; with
aid; help; assistance; assistant; counselor; counsellor
exemption; exoneration; discharge
some people; a number of people; several people; a few people
character (esp. kanji); letter; handwriting; penmanship; the ... word (e.g. "the L word" = "love")
strict observance; rigid adherence; scrupulous compliance
immediately; at once; instantly
dropping out of school; withdrawal from school; expulsion from school; dismissal; leaving school (university, etc.) after completing a course
common; ordinary; fair (e.g. fight); gracious; frank; open
to have a catch; to have an ulterior motive; to be more (to something)
good-natured person; good person; (one's) lover; boyfriend; girlfriend
consideration; examination; investigation; study; scrutiny; discussion
eyes slanted upward; rising tendency
to close (e.g. book, eyes, meeting, etc.); to shut
together with; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
to be taken aback; to be astonished; to be dumbfounded
kemonomimi; character with animal ears
ghost; apparition; phantom; spectre; specter; demon
please remember me; please help me; please treat me well; please do; please take care of
what time; (lit.) which hour
one tenth; one hundredth; one percent; one tenth of a sun; one quarter ryō (an old coin)
period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years); apprenticeship; indentureship; indenture
to run up to; to rush over