whispered conversation; whispering
act of God; irresistible force; inevitability; force majeure; vis major
to (have a situation) descend to mayhem
to two-time; to play it both ways; to sit on the fence
(a) stop (e.g. in a timber joint, or at the end of a kanji stroke); remaining (e.g. poste-restante); forty-five degree angle
to bind; to file; to finish (a dish) by pouring beaten egg into the broth; to sew up; to stitch together
advantage; point in favor; point in favour
imprudence; indiscretion; thoughtlessness
in the middle of something; busy with something; in commotion as a result of something untoward happening; currently importing or capturing data
triumphant; exultant; in high and proud spirits
murder; killing; murderer
information session; briefing; explanatory meeting
transmission (e.g. news, chemical signals, electricity); communication; delivery; conveyance; transfer; relay
system; institution; organization; organisation
New Year (esp. first three days); first month of the year; January
parting gift; remembrance; aftereffect
coffee (hot, as opposed to iced)
black; black (coffee); exploitative (company); overly harsh; boldface; blackface
flavour; flavor; taste; charm; appeal; interest
strongish; somewhat strong
certified (as genuine, valuable, etc.); guaranteed (article); of established reputation; acknowledged; pièce de résistance
of all things (people, places, days, etc.)
corn dog (frankfurter on a stick dipped in batter and deep-fried); corndog
loosely dangling; lightly swaying; (walking) leisurely; aimlessly; idly; lazily
condiment paste made from yuzu zest and chili peppers (chile)
to feed (e.g. an animal on oats); to let eat; to support (e.g. a family); to provide for; to inflict (damage); to deal (e.g. a blow)
(loaf of) bread; bread in a rectangular shape
potbellied sumo wrestler; wrestler with a big belly; goosefish (any fish of family Lophiidae); monkfish; sea devil
daily food; regular diet; staple food
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
business; thing to be done; something that should be performed; information that should be conveyed
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pitch (e.g. in baseball); pile (of noodles, etc.)
sponsorship (i.e. conducting under one's auspices); promotion; organizing; organising; hosting; staging
oh well, fine; fine, I guess; alright, I suppose; OK, then
unclear; obscure; unknown; unidentified; ignorance; lack of wisdom
event; phenomenon; matter
lovey-dovey; head-over-heels in love
not knowing when to give up; being a bad loser