designated school; priority admission school (for a university)
red-ink stick; red and black
winning by an ippon; winning by a point
affixing; pasting; sticking
softy; pushover; wishy-washy person
the real pleasure (of something); the real thrill; flavour of ghee; (fig.) delicious taste; Buddha's gracious teachings
perseverance makes one stronger; slow but steady wins the race
bedroom; bills receivable; breeder reactor
breath of fresh air; cool (refreshing) breeze
club that has suspended its activities; not attending one's club
brief review; brief comment
award of excellence; merit award
passing through (a tunnel, station, town, etc.); passing by (e.g. of a typhoon); passage (of a bill, e.g. through parliament); carriage; passing (an examination, inspection, etc.); clearing
final selection (e.g. of applicants); final screening; shortlisting
ascent; climbing; ascending (path); upbound (esp. toward Tokyo)
Wuhuan (proto-Mongolic nomadic people)
chef (esp. of high-end Japanese cuisine); cook; area of a kitchen that contains the chopping board
national polity; National Athletic Meet
team competition; team game
no big deal; no match; not worth worrying about
apricot (Prunus armeniaca)
manuscript; version; draft
being the runner-up; finishing second
favorite (top choice) for the championship (favourite); best bet for the title
inter-scholastic athletics competition
remarkably; markedly; rapidly; sound of breaking or creaking