very unskillful; extremely awkward
to place someone in a position
welterweight class (boxing)
electric massager; electronic money
fresh (e.g. fish); lively; spirited; animated
fire-walking (walking over fire or burning coals)
auto race; motorcycle speedway event and gambling sport in Japan
to gain traction; to develop momentum; to get a boost; to pick up steam
examination hell; ordeal of entrance examinations
chilled soba served on a dish (often on a wicker basket or in a shallow steaming basket) with dipping sauce
man-eating shark (esp. great white shark)
collecting waste paper (old newspapers etc.) and exchanging them for tissues
(not) a soul; (not) a single person
big turnoff; major letdown; damper (on things)
one's last hope; one's only hope; the last hope
gas-filled (lamp, tube, counter, etc.); carbonated water
military exploits; military feats; military achievements; distinguished military service
nine out of ten; nearly; almost
radio-controlled aircraft; RC airplane
to make something one's own; to appropriate for oneself
moonsault (type of somersault)