and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
snack; light meal; snack bar (usu. an establishment that serves alcohol); snack food (esp. potato chips, popcorn, etc.); munchie
clear; sonorous; full-sounding; resonant; bright
to take completely; to deplete; to block off; to isolate
future; prospects; outlook; journey ahead; distance yet to cover
chitter; chatter; giggle; screeching; squealing
(social) position; status
bouncily; with a stretch; with a boing
in an easy-to-understand manner; in a very kind and detailed way
body; body blow (in boxing)
Yoshi (Nintendo character)
present (e.g. government, administration); current; existing
finely chopped fish or meat (sometimes seared first); mince; hitting (e.g. a drum); striking; bashing; criticizing
palanquin; litter; bier; portable shrine
even more; still more; further
specific medicine; wonder drug; silver bullet
hair of the dog; morning drink to get rid of a hangover
management; administration; operation
registered real-estate broker
administrative scrivener; notary public; paralegal qualified to prepare legal documents on administrative matters, e.g. immigration
English proficiency test (esp. the STEP test)
law; act; method; mood; dharma; law
luxury; extravagance; to live in luxury; to indulge oneself; lavish (use of something); abundant
God; god; ace; king; superior person
tough; stiff; inflexible; obstinate; tired; worn out
unprecedented; record-breaking
glacial period; glacial epoch; glacial era; tough period; drought (of opportunities, jobs, etc.)
clanging (of a bell); jangling; ding-dong; continuously; incessantly; one after another
hesitation; indecision; vacillation
what do I care; oh well; what will be, will be
nausea; sickness in the stomach
to be able to eat; to be able to swallow
to talk to oneself; to mutter
the way one drinks; one's manner of drinking
good prospects; full of hope; promising
not understanding; not knowing
to lower one's voice; to speak with a hushed voice