to precede; to forestall; to anticipate
fresh in one's mind; fresh in one's memory
the one before last; two generations, etc. previous
unbelievable; incredible; implausible
distinction; favoritism; favouritism; discrimination
slightly heavy; a little heavy
brand; make; description; trading name (on a stock exchange); issue; security
before very long; soon; someday; one of these days; sooner or later
obstacle; hindrance; impediment; difficulty
not having had enough to drink (esp. alcohol)
stillness; quiet; peacefulness
running errands (for someone else); errand boy; gofer; dogsbody
to stick to; to cling to; to adhere to; to become intimate (of a man and woman); to get close; to get married
leisurely; slowly; soon; shortly; here and there; scattered
you'll regret this!; I'll get you for this!; just you wait!
unexpected; contrary to expectations; by chance; casual
unanimity; unanimous consent; unanimous agreement
fox (esp. the red fox, Vulpes vulpes); fox (i.e. a sly person); soba or udon topped with deep-fried tofu; light brown; golden brown
capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris); greater capybara
piece; slice; cloth; sharpness; agility; counter for scraps, pieces, etc.
jingisukan; dish of mutton or lamb grilled with vegetables at the table on a domed grill; slotted dome cast iron grill (used for jingisukan)
bad smell; affectation; fulsomeness
cannibalism (in animals); feeding on each other; cannibalization; mutually harmful competition; internecine struggle
acquaintance; making someone's acquaintance
to tease; to banter; to make fun of (someone)
dignity; quality; grace; panache; level
to make good use of; to use to one's advantage
wiles; sinister design; trick; conspiracy; intrigue
shaku; flat wooden or ivory baton carried in the right hand when in ceremonial imperial or Shinto garb
snow scene; snowscape; snowy landscape
supplementary information
to have one's name entered (in a list)