basis; foundation; grounds; authority
candidacy; standing as a candidate; bidding (to host an event, e.g. the Olympics)
to include (in a group or scope); to instruct; to make one understand; to include (a nuance); to put in (an implication); to put in (someone's) mouth
being in charge of (esp. a class or subject); taking charge of; class teacher; homeroom teacher; form teacher
to jump out; to rush out; to appear (suddenly); to protrude; to project; to butt in
to raise one's voice; to shout; to yell; to speak up (e.g. in protest); to speak one's mind
by (means of); by doing; due to; via; through
to attract attention; to come into the limelight
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
hung up; hoist; denounced; severely criticised; kangaroo court
goods; materials; commodities; resources; supplies
estimate (of costs); budget
control; management (e.g. of a business)
one-hit wonder; flash in the pan; all-or-nothing gambler; one-shot speculator; slugger; home-run batter
arrangement; preparations; search (by police)
once; before; formerly; never yet; never before; first time
every person; every mouth; every entrance
such; this sort of; like this
sluggish; languid; listless; bothersome; tiresome; pain-in-the-ass
gong (instrument); gong (sound at the end of round, etc.)
to manage (all by oneself); to control; to run; to take charge of
to start the debate; to get the ball rolling; to fire the first shot; to start a conversation
principal occupation; main job; professional; an expert; I (of a government official, etc.); me
rustling of leaves; rustling of grass
lottery; lot; raffle; draw
opposition; resistance; antagonism; reverse; opposite; inverse
trump card; ace up one's sleeve; secret weapon
part-time job; side job; part-time worker; albite
strangely; oddly; miraculously; mysteriously
little girl; maiden; young lady; (arch.) female between 17 and 20 years old (ritsuryo period)
to get the short end of the stick; to get the bad end of a bargain
position in a game of go or shogi; state of the game; aspect of an affair; situation
summer term (e.g. school); summer period
immediately; right away; on the spot
to fabricate; to invent; to make up (a story); to cobble up; to put together in a hurry
disgraceful behavior; disgraceful behaviour; shameful sight
insult; affront; slight; contempt (e.g. of court)
dignity; majesty; sanctity
contest; competition; struggle; scramble
among (other things); especially; particularly; inter alia; above all (else)
schoolgirl; female student