drinking straight from a bottle
lotus-shaped pedestal for images of the Buddha
to begin to strike; to kick out; to forcefully expel; to hammer (pattern, etc.) into metal
satsuma-age; deep-fried ball of fish paste
section (of track, etc.); segment; dimension; interval
recyclable garbage; recyclable waste
resolute; determined; bold
charmless; lacking charm; not adorable; unendearing; not very nice at all
brutal (nature); brutality; blood lust; cruelty; ferocity
job (responsibility) of a section
to beat someone by ganging up on them
hives; nettle rash; urticaria
life circumstances; lifestyle; (family) finances
manufacture and sales; vertical integration
horn-shaped pastry with chocolate filling
shio ramen; ramen in pale salty broth
total fire loss; completely burned
pedigree document (for animals); pedigree paper
news; tidings; information; correspondence; letter
merit; virtuous deed; divine reward (for virtuous deeds); grace (of the buddhas and gods); merit; meritum
lacking potential for advancement; no-hoper
high (atmospheric) pressure; high-pressure system; anticyclone
to provide momentum; to give a boost to; to encourage; to spur; to stimulate
ups and downs; up-and-down
hard to believe; fabulous; unbelievable; incredible