rate; ratio; comparatively; contrary to expectations
results; record; grades; marks
person of low rank or position
one's normal condition; one's usual state; keynote (esp. shamisen); proper key
to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point
stupid brat; son of a bitch
loss; damage; harm; disadvantage; handicap; drawback
to maintain itself; to last; to make itself pay; to make a living; to keep going
beast (i.e. any animal other than man); person reborn into the animal realm; brute (i.e. a contemptible human being); damn it; damn
to do something in readiness for; to get something (needful) done
to shoulder; to carry on one's shoulder; to nominate for a position; to choose as a representative; to take (someone) for a ride; to deceive
to put to bed; to lay down lengthwise; to put a thing on its side; to set something aside unused; to let lie idle; to ferment
measuring container; measure; box (seating at a theatre, etc.); square on a grid; cell of a grid; square bearing block (at the top of a pillar)
to make a bold speech; to make a bold statement
excellent performance; fine play
combat; battle; action; active service; actual fighting
to attempt; to test; to try out
to parry; to sidestep; to dodge
to bite into; to sink one's teeth into; to stick to; to cling to; to hold on to
to eat; to drink; to receive (e.g. a blow); to be on the receiving end (of something undesirable); to undergo (trouble)
previous time; last time; previous installment; previous instalment; previous session
frame; framework; border; box; limit; restriction; category
classbook; yearbook; graduation album
paradise; heaven; Kingdom of Heaven
atmosphere (esp. of a place or person); mood; vibe; ambience
fundraising; financing; cash flow
general affairs; general business; manager; director; adjutant general
empty grain husk; immature ear (e.g. wheat); hollow object; unripe fruit
university; college; former central university of Kyoto (established under the ritsuryo system for the training of government administrators); the Great Learning (one of the Four Books)
to get angry; to snap; to blow one's top; to lose one's temper; to flip
weak (constitution); sickly; feeble; in poor health
to highlight something; to bring something to the forefront
to leave as it is; to defer
electrocardiogram; ECG; EKG
one's heart rate; pulse rate
(hospital) nurse; registered nurse; RN
standing by; awaiting an opportunity; being on alert
to poke fun at; to make fun of; to send up
approximately; about; only; nothing but; just (finished, etc.)
scale; scope; plan; structure
history; pedigree; lineage