negative campaign; mudslinging
misedashi; debut of an apprentice geisha; ceremony in which a shikomi becomes a maiko
four-panel comic strip; yonkoma
long holiday (esp. Golden Week in late April and early May)
beating someone up by ganging up on them; facing a barrage of criticism
generous; broad-minded; big-hearted
don't do anything rash!; keep composed!
strategy guide (book, e.g. for a video game); playing guide; book of hints
sharp increase; sudden rise
flavor; flavour; charm; appeal; experience; taste (e.g. of victory)
true seal (animal); earless seal
to publish a book; to put out a book
under-shoulder swing-down; technique of grasping the arm of the opponent, the moment he comes forward, while stepping out of line and pushing down on the shoulder blade with the other hand, thus pulling him down; dodging; parrying (questions); disappointment; letdown
untouched; unused; intact
backyard; background; room in a store or restaurant not open to customers (often storage room)
komi; extra points given to the white player as compensation for playing second (in go)
lower back (or hip) pain; lumbago
slowness; inertness; inability; lack of talent; dullness
comic books; comics; comic; comical
day something goes on sale; date of issue; release date
looking; viewing; (please) try (to)
ping-pong; table tennis; exactly!; surely!; ding dong (sound of door bell, chime, etc.)
treacherous; dangerous; untrustworthy; sneaky; cunning
strict observance; rigid adherence; scrupulous compliance
one copy (of a book, magazine, etc.); one volume
moving forward (e.g. plans); acceleration (e.g. of payment schedule); front-loading
don't worry about it; never mind; that's OK
male homosexuality; bill of lading; BL
arrival of goods; goods received
broken piece; below (a certain level, point, quantity, etc.); dropping below; illegal downloading and distribution of commercial software; warez
subsection head; assistant manager; chief clerk
platform truck; hand truck; trolley; (railway) truck; bogie; flatcar
new book; new publication