bacterium; bacteria; germ
to leak out; to escape; to find expression; to give vent; to leak out; to be divulged
nest; rookery; den; haunt; (spider's) web
second (party to an agreement); the B party (e.g. in a contract); stylish; chic; strange; quaint
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; (not) any
certified public accountant
reliance; trust; faith; confidence
large seal; large stamp; seal of approval; guarantee; endorsement
hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius)
to take home; to carry home; to bring back home; to take out (e.g. food)
rare (or peculiar) animal
to stir; to churn; to rummage around; to throw into confusion; to throw into chaos
sharp; harsh; stinging; thorny; snappy
to be careful; to take the utmost care
to be caught in; to be stuck in; to stop by; to drop in for a short visit; to get mixed up in (trouble); to get entangled in (a problem); to fall for (a trick)
steady; honest; sober; straightforward
achievements; actual results; accomplishments; past results; track record
to exert oneself and win; to gain (victory)
function over aesthetics; (lit.) dumplings over flowers
substantial; real (as opposed to nominal)
the same rank; equality; apposition
furnished with; including; attached to; impression; appearance; luck; sociality
to be fragrant; to smell (good); to stink; to smell (bad); to glow; to be bright
at the very beginning; first of all; first and foremost; before anything else
new menu item; new dish on a menu
healthy; robust; strong; solid; durable
stomach; breadbasket; inner man; dietary needs
confectionery; sweets; candy; cake
to ascertain; to check; to make sure
calmly; quietly; gently; be quiet!
to seize (secure) evidence
pillar; post; support; prop; counter for buddhas, gods, nobles, etc.
imperial mausoleum; Emperor's tomb; big hill
green tea; green leaf tea; non-powdered tea (as opposed to matcha); medium-grade green tea
snugly; neatly; compactly; cosily
appropriation; misappropriation; making one's own
preferential treatment; special treatment; discrimination; express delivery; special delivery
this and that; one thing or another
not the time for; not the place for; far from; anything but; ... is out of the question; ... isn't the word for it