department of a university; undergraduate (course, program, etc.)
zero; 0; nought; nothing; zilch
to stream; to flow (liquid, time, etc.); to be washed away; to be carried; to drift; to float (e.g. clouds); to sweep (e.g. rumour, fire)
one long cylindrical thing; one film, TV show, etc.; one version; one book; a certain book; ippon; one point
deadline; closing; cofferdam; closed (door, window, etc.)
superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding
to be in time (for); to serve (suit, meet) the purpose; to be good enough; to be enough
now that; since; so long as; because
being selected (for a prize, exhibition, etc.); being accepted; winning
to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)
pardon; forgiveness; exemption; permission
thump-thump; bang-bang; pit-a-pat; to beat fast (of one's heart); to throb; to pound
comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger (on two-way radio)
pessimism; negative thinking
that being the case; in that case; if that's how it's going to go
to be helpful; to be dependable; to stand by (someone)
work (e.g. of art); production; harvest; cultivation; technique
neck; head; dismissal; discharge
to obtain; to come into possession of; to get hold of; to get one's hands on
littering; (carelessly) tossing away
cigarette end; cigarette butt; tobacco ashes
apt to (do); liable to; predominantly; mostly; ... reaps the rewards; ... takes the prize
large; big; older; senior; final; ultimate
encouragement award; honorable mention (award); honourable mention
to be (animate); to be; to be ..ing; to (have the audacity to) do
temple; shrine; hall; company; (arch.) front room
oil paints; oil colors (colours); oils
set; set meal; combo-meal; hairdo
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
(divine) punishment; curse; retribution
lack of filial piety; disobedience to one's parents
subject matter of a painting; art supplies; art materials
expresses displeasure or disapproval; just from (doing); simply by
even so; all the same; nevertheless; yes, but ...