frank; direct; plain; straightforward; point-blank; concise
imprudence; oversight; omission; mistake
easy; simple; ready; casual; off-hand; easy-going
to shake; to jolt; to shake (e.g. the political world); to disturb; to put off a batter (by varying one's type of pitch)
(tree) trunk; (arrow) shaft; (tool) handle; backbone; base
to praise highly; to sing the praises of; to applaud; to acclaim; to admire
entertainer (esp. boy band or girl group member) whose image is manufactured to cultivate a dedicated consumer fan following; Japanese idol; (cultural) icon; idol; idol (object of worship); image
to slide into; to slip into
zabuton (flat floor cushion used when sitting or kneeling; usu. rectangular)
meal; Emperor's meal; meal of a noble; high-quality (of a food or drink); premium
red and white; colours for festive or auspicious occasions (colors); two teams; two groups; Kōhaku Uta Gassen; annual contest between male and female popular singers on New Year's Eve (sponsored and broadcast by NHK)
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
sashimi (raw sliced fish, shellfish or crustaceans)
stir-fried shrimp in chili sauce
lightly pickled vegetables
tsukemono; Japanese pickled vegetables
okara; soy pulp; tofu dregs; edible pulp separated from soybean milk in the production of tofu
chopped fish, shellfish or vegetables, dressed with (miso or other) sauce
boiled greens in bonito-flavoured soy sauce (vegetable side dish)
bowl (wooden); counter for bowls of food or drink
rice bowl; tea cup; teacup
polished rice; (uncooked) white rice
to leave as; to view as; to maintain the status quo
on purpose; deliberately; intentionally
to clear; to make clear; to be unruffled; to look unconcerned; to look demure; to look prim
to avert one's eyes; to avoid looking straight at something; to cover one's eyes
beginning; start; outset; at first; at the beginning; initially
ignoring; looking the other way; passing through; going through; ball hit through net (in tennis)
scarecrow; figurehead; dummy
to spread; to extend; to unfold; to open; to scatter about; to spread around
book; volume; this; present; main; head
to pierce; to stab; to sting; to bite; to sew; to stitch; to pole (a boat)
drawer; withdrawal (of money from an account); variety of knowledge and experience useful for handling things impromptu
investigation; examination; inquiry; enquiry; survey
pot; jar; dice cup; depression; basin (e.g. of a waterfall); aim; what one wants
to examine; to look up; to investigate; to check up; to sense; to study