(not) anything; (nothing) at all; (not) any
example; exercise (for the reader)
rote memorization (memorisation); rote learning; indiscriminate memorizing (memorising)
dress; outfit; equipment; makeup; adornment; guise
from what I've heard; according to reports; from what they say
vintage (year, wine); vintage (car, jeans, etc.)
to make trouble; to make waves; to cause discord
to be involved (in); to get involved (in); to relate to (a matter); to pertain to; to (seriously) affect; to concern
limited; limiting; restrictive
waking; waking up; awakening
to stay calm; to keep cool
disturbance; trouble; ups and downs (e.g. in life); vicissitudes; small and large waves
closely-guarded secret; top secret
to lose heart; to lose interest; to become stale (i.e. of a carbonated beverage); to go flat; to lose focus; to let one's guard down
humanities, social sciences, and fine arts; liberal arts
(tactile) feel; sense of touch
draw (in competition); tie game
opening performance; opening act; curtain raiser; minor performer; minor storyteller; subordinate part
brimming with health (vigor, vigour); full of vitality; full of health
bonze; monk; monk's dwelling; boy; son; I; me
in preparation; (shop) not yet open for business
national defence; national defense
whenever necessary; as needed; as required; at any time; at all times
to shine; to glow; to look attractive; to look nice; to be set off (by)
cheering group; cheering squad
union; combination; association; RENGO (Japanese Trade Union Confederation)
breaking off relations (with); severing one's connections (with); breaking with (e.g. one's past); insulation (electrical or thermal); isolation
to take advantage (of someone's weaknesses, carelessness, etc.); to impose on
inexpert or untrained eyes
medicine; drug; chemical agent (e.g. pesticide, bleach, lubricant); chemical
game with many hits; high-scoring game