objection; refutation; rebuttal; counterargument
to support (a theory, claim, etc.); to back up; to substantiate; to prove
trick that may deceive a child; transparent ploy; mere child's play; kid stuff; puerile trick
to be enigmatic; to be puzzling; to be wrapped in mystery
to set out; to set sail; to embark on (a new venture); to set out (to achieve something); to begin to ride; to lean forward
to lean on; to recline on; to rely on; to depend on
passing the baton (in a relay race); baton pass; baton handoff; passing the baton; handing over (a job, responsibility over something, etc.)
most part; greater part; majority
home delivery (of food); outside catering
payment; bill; sweeping; clearing away; sweeping stroke (e.g. when writing kanji)
one's own expense; out-of-pocket expense
to strain; to stretch; to string up; to cover over (e.g. with tiles, ice, etc.)
to accept; to receive (an application); to (be able to) take (food, medicine, etc.); to bear; to be affected by; to take damage from
to borrow; to have a loan; to rent; to hire
questioning; interrogation; examination (of a witness)
tempura donburi; tempura served over a bowl of rice; (in comedy) repeating the same gag or silly line
questioner; interrogator; interpellator
somewhat; to some extent; to some degree; some; part; portion
soft; software; soft hat; felt hat; soft serve ice cream; softball
brand; make; description; trading name of stocks and securities
to blame; to reproach; to question (a suspect); to challenge; to aggravate (an injury); to be aggravated
famous brand of sake; choice sake
to irritate one; to get on one's nerves
drink; drinking; spigot; tap (in a cask, etc.); stock market bucketing; bookmaking
heart attack; to have a heart attack
to reheat; to steam over; to bring up again (a problem that has been dealt with); to take up again; to drag up
to go by; to cross; to pass by; to flash across
simplicity; convenience; easiness; quasi-
accommodation facility (e.g. hotel); lodging facility; boarding house
physical examination; medical examination; health checkup; health screening
closing years (period, days); last stage; end stage; terminal (e.g. cancer, disease, etc.); final
establishing; proving; ascertaining; identifying; confirming
although at this late hour; now, although it is too late; afresh; anew; again
acting rashly; running wildly; runaway (process); reckless baserunning
to do one's best; to do something to the best of one's ability
distance; interval; gap; difference; estrangement
uninterested; unconcerned; plain; light; flowing gently
no matter how much time passes
to ask a question; to ask questions