to be awarded (e.g. a prize); to be given an award; to be gifted or endowed (e.g. with a talent); to be blessed (e.g. with a child); to be initiated (e.g. into a secret)
on this occasion; now; in these circumstances; with this opportunity
waste (of money, time, etc.); squandering; frittering away
made-to-order; custom-made
unpleasant; awkward; embarrassing; uneasy
inscription; epitaph; (manufacturer's) engraved signature; motto; maxim
second year of junior high school; second-year junior high school student
giving two or three light tugs (or pushes); (arch.) worrying about; (arch.) moping; (arch.) suddenly angry; (arch.) feeling a surge of anger
centre of gravity (center); centroid; barycenter; (one's) balance
(seat at) the head of the table; seat of honour (honor)
meandering; snaking; zigzagging
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
pouring alcohol; person pouring alcohol (esp. a woman)
being dead drunk; drunken stupor
holiday; day off; sleep; rest; Good night
plate; dish; serving; helping; kanji radical 108 (at the bottom)
to hang; to suspend; to lower; to reduce; to demote; to move back
to remonstrate; to admonish (someone) for; to advise (someone) not to; to warn against
inheritance dispute; succession dispute
to sit up straight; to straighten one's posture; to straighten up
one by one; one at a time; in turn
straight to the point; point-blank; frank; direct
rudeness; impoliteness; leaving; going (on one's way); taking without permission; stealing
outward appearance; ostensible; public; official
study; pursuit of knowledge
next term; next period; next version; next release
going straight to the point; cutting it short; as it turns out
to pay; to be profitable; to pull against each other
planning; scheming; maneuvering; manoeuvring
to flare up; to burst into flames
guidance; lead; guide; primer; influence; connections
sudden; lightning; immediate; shocking
being adopted into the family of one's bride
to stop; to cease; to come to an end; to cut off
being evenly matched; being equal with; being on a par with; (arch.) eldest and second eldest brother; (arch.) older and younger brother
dramatic; exciting; touching; extreme
one's own potential; real ability; one's own strength
aid; help; assistance; assistant; counselor; counsellor