entering the priesthood; priest; man with a shaven head; bald-headed monster
to rub; to crumple; to massage; to argue; to have a heated discussion; to train; to coach
cum (e.g. bedroom-cum-study); holding both roles (e.g. Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs); and; in addition; concurrently; at the same time
to polish; to shine; to brush (e.g. teeth); to refine (e.g. a skill); to improve; to cultivate
based on; built on; made from
burr (e.g. chestnut); bur; cupule; case
order (for an item); request; demand; condition
to be taken ill; to be addicted to; to become absorbed in; to give oneself up (to)
ramen; Chinese-style noodles
investigation; inspection; examination; tune; note; melody
later; afterwards; future; after one's death; (arch.) descendant
clear weather; fine weather; formal; ceremonial; cleared of suspicion
juice; soft drink (usu. fruit-based); sweetened drink
rice and curry; curry rice
in name only; titular; nominal
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
slipping out (a chuckle, giggle); unintentionally (letting out a quiet laugh)
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages; counter for cupfuls, bowlfuls, spoonfuls, etc.; counter for boats; counter for octopuses and squid; cup (in sports)
to give up all thoughts of; to abandon; to despair of; to make up one's mind; to take a momentous decision
bubbliness (of a carbonated drink); sound of bubbles (of a carbonated drink); fluffiness (of a cake, souffle, whipped cream)
carbonic acid; carbonated water; baking soda; sodium carbonate
to dispel; to clear away; to accomplish a goal; (arch.) to make it sunny; (arch.) to make clouds disappear
glass (drinking vessel); tumbler; cups (playing card suit)
kitchen; galley; (Internet) troll
silly; foolish; absurd; childish; easy; trifling
with gusto; with wild abandon; enthusiastically; energetically
ramen restaurant; noodle restaurant
to carry; to transport; to come; to go; to wield (a tool, etc.); to use
rice cakes; pounded mochi rice
(husked grains of) rice; staple (product, etc.); necessity
curry (esp. Japanese curry); rice and curry
no!; no no!; no, not at all
to fall forward (of a person); to tumble forward
cotton plant (Gossypium spp.); batting; wadding; padding
Not a word to anyone; Mum's the word