several lines (e.g. of flying birds); several streaks (e.g. of tears)
American Shorthair (cat breed)
the last meeting (of the year, the term, etc.)
to mistype; typographical error; typo
entrance exam for a university giving preference to persons who excel in one special field (skill); one-talent oriented entrance examination
same axle; coaxial (cable)
allotment (allocation) of marks
spring in full bloom; spring at its height
carefree; free from worry
sensible; perceptive; quick to understand; understanding; sympathetic
advertising material; promotional material; propaganda material
Culture Day (national holiday; November 3)
to force someone out of the ring
(stand to) attention!; standing at attention
postponement; moving back
to take a roll call; to take the register
(really) terrible; awful; (very) nasty; (extremely) harsh; severe
apathy; lethargic state; state of lassitude
the New Year begins; the New Year starts
crumply (cloth, clothing, etc.); ruffled; itchy and runny (nose)
jingle (i.e. in a television commercial)
to capture public interest; to enjoy popularity
self-timer; delayed-action (shutter release)
an extra effort; going the extra mile; one final push
Kōhaku Uta Gassen; annual contest between male and female popular singers on New Year's Eve (sponsored and broadcast by NHK)
telco; telecommunications company; common carrier
unable to finish (on time, etc.); unbearable; intolerable; beyond endurance
minimum temperature; lowest temperature; (today's) low
cut-in (printing); insertion; inclusion; built-in; predefined; embedded (e.g. software)