rock (in rock-paper-scissors); stone; ungh; gulp; rumbling (of an empty stomach); growling
explanation (e.g. for one's actions); excuse; justification; defense; defence
to say no more; to sink into silence
reserve; modesty; hesitation; abhorrence; repugnance; loathing
matter for congratulation (wedding, pregnancy, birth, etc.); happy event
to remind (someone of something); to call (someone's) attention (to); to tell (someone) again (to make sure); to make (doubly) sure (of); to emphasize; to reconfirm
the law of the jungle; the strong prey on the weak; the weak become the victim of the strong
reason; logic; sense; natural way of things
stratification; hierarchization; layering; tiering
to act first; to act precipitously; to be rash; to get ahead of oneself; to jump the gun
first words said (e.g. when meeting someone); first thing out of one's mouth; first speech; inaugural address; first tone (in Chinese); level tone
cheating at pachinko (for monetary gain; through illegal tampering with the machines, etc.); scamming a pachinko parlor
to open the lid; to lift a lid; to open the lid (on); to make public; to start (something); to look at the results (consequences, outcome, effect)
seasoning with salt; amount of salt
to state one's opinion; to offer one's opinion; to opine
drinker; person fond of alcohol (as opposed to sweets); person fond of spicy food
silly; foolish; absurd; childish; easy; trifling
collection (of art, stamps, etc.); collecting; collection (i.e. a range of new clothes); fashion show
perquisite; perk; side benefit; emoluments
canteen; flask; water bottle; thermos
study group; study meeting
determined spirit; unyielding spirit; will
protection; defense; providence; amulet; charm
transfer student; student changing schools
to eat a lot; to have a good appetite; appetizing
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
to look up (at); to look up to; to respect; to ask for (e.g. guidance); to seek; to depend on
pi (Greek letter); pi (constant)
pie; tart; palmier (pastry)
nori bento; heavily redacted document
or; otherwise; furthermore; also; (arch.) perhaps; (arch.) by some chance; (arch.) that being said
like everyone else; like most people; like an ordinary person; as much as anyone else
test period; exam period; examination time
sullenly; discontentedly; silently (in a bad mood); grumpily; with hurt feelings