tedious complaints; continual moaning
you get what you pay for; (lit.) wasting money on a cheap item
string bikini; g-string; thong
blocking communications (from a phone number or an e-mail address)
person who is always late
appetizer or snack served with drinks; accompaniment to an (alcoholic) drink
female adulterer; adulteress
safe tile; tile that may be discarded without risking benefiting an opponent; no-risk choice; easily handled person
nothing costs as much as what is given to us; there's no such thing as a free lunch
instruction in the ways of love
long thin brown "naoko" mushroom
journal; magazine; periodical
initiation fee; admission fee
outrageous lie; outright lie
harsh criticism; something worthless or of little value
unprofitable business operation
to go straight to the point; to cut it short
rate of advancement to the next higher level of education
downward spiral; negative spiral; vicious circle
enrolling at a cram school
idealization; idealisation
heavyweight (esp. boxing); heavyweight division