lick; bottom card of the draw pile; (arch.) tasting (a nobleman's) medicine to see if it contains poison; (arch.) medicine taster
(sushi) without wasabi; wasabi-free
rice field in a low place
insect catching; bug catching
prefectural assembly member
Japanese children's game; preliminary test to eliminate weak contenders
specialized course; specialised course; something that is specialized for a certain field or application (e.g. a sauce specially made for zaru soba)
affirmative vote; yes vote; aye
business conditions; trade conditions; financial situation
ladybug (Harmonia axyridis); ladybird
bold; shameless; cheeky; brash; impudent
consultation; consulting; consul
(arch.) small cedar; thin Japanese paper (used as tissue during the Edo period)
magnanimity; tolerance; large eyes
humanities; liberal arts; social science; literary course; department of literature
management studies; business administration (study of)
person who sets questions (for an exam or quiz)
this school; the school in question
to carry in one's hand; to have in one's hand; to lead (e.g. troops); to present (an issue, policy, artistic work, etc.); to take up
past (exam) question collection
when it comes to the cause; when you get right down to it; as for what started it; as for the reason; originally
stop bullshitting me; you're fucking kidding me; you're full of shit
by the end of this year; before the year comes to a close; during this year
faked information; bogus intelligence; disinformation
department (or school) of technology, engineering or science
to be afraid of making mistakes; to fear failing
foreign capital group; foreign company
great erudition; extensive knowledge; vast stock of knowledge
legal adviser; legal advisor; corporation lawyer; family lawyer
compassionate; sympathetic