children's story; fairy tale
navel; belly button; protrusion or depression in the middle of an object; center; centre
to lead (someone) by the nose; to twist (someone) around one's little finger
disdaining everybody; not caring an ounce about other people's feelings
lack; absence; shortage; deficiency; privation
harmless; innocuous; safe; benign
nth period (e.g. nth class in school day)
compilation (of a text); editing; volume (of a text); completed literary work
hello; good day; good afternoon
feeling; mood; disgusting; sickening; revolting
main text; original text; this book; this volume
treatment; service; handling; management
new development; new discovery
withdrawal symptoms; abstinence syndrome
courageous; brave; bold; valiant
publisher; publishing house; publishing company
press; print shop; printing office
fresh; (liquid) non-dairy creamer; coffee whitener
promise; agreement; arrangement; something expected or predictable (e.g. running gag); typical or clichéd development (in a story); something considered obligatory or guaranteed (in a certain situation)
story; tale; legend; plot; storyline
acknowledgement; acknowledgment; understanding; approval; consent
modern; current; contemporary; trendy; latest; up-to-date
young person; youngster; young people; (the) youth
example; simile; metaphor; allegory
gyaru; (young) woman adhering to a fashion style usually characterized by dyed hair and gaudy clothing; gal; girl; young woman
rough; careless; slovenly; slipshod; rude; impolite
fine wrinkles; crow's feet
kitchen waste; food scraps; raw garbage
to pour drinks for each other; to drink together
don't worry about it; it's nothing; don't give it a thought
short pause; short interval
to get in someone's pocket; to help oneself to someone's wallet; to curry favour (favor); to butter up; to get in close to one's opponent
practice game; practice match
close friendship; close friend; good friend; intimate relations; sexual intercourse; sex
to rub (on); to wipe; to daub; to lay (the blame on someone); to pin; to shift
gently; mildly; leniently; don't be too hard on me (us, them); go easy on me
popular name; common name; given name
to be allowed to practice with a partner of higher skill (esp. in sumo)