exactly; precisely; just; as if; as though; quite
quarrel; dispute; argument
unfavourably; unfavorably; disparagingly; insultingly; ill
expulsion (of a pupil); excommunication; anathema
removing a name; expelling (e.g. from school); decommissioning
to cheat (in a romantic relationship); to play it both ways; to sit on the fence; to two-time
unthinking; thoughtless; heedless; inconsiderate
to be deeply impressed; to take to heart; to engrave on one's heart; to bear in mind; (lit.) to engrave in one's liver
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
credit; money owed on an account; bill; hot noodles in broth; proportion (of wholesale price, as tenths of list price); in the midst of; rest
with a click; with a snap
young person; inexperienced person; novice
pride; self-confidence; thinking highly of oneself; being proud of one's abilities or achievements
going through thick and thin to attain one's objective; enduring unspeakable hardships for the sake of vengeance
younger brother and sister
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides with; supporting; standing by
old badger; veteran; oldtimer; schemer; old fox
certainly; absolutely; (not even) a little bit; diligently
to the best of my ability, poor though it be
(feather) duster; dusting
pan lid; pot lid; kanji "kettle lid" radical (radical 8)
rear; rear unit guard; anchor (man)
apparent; obvious; very clear
fully; luxuriantly; fluffy; plump; soft and full
perfect; complete; flawless
impossible to do (although wants to)
tuber; taro; yokel; bumpkin; dud; worthless thing
cloth; fabric; dough; batter; inherent quality; one's true character; unglazed pottery
younger scholar; future reference
to pull oneself together; to collect oneself (after a failure); to regain control (of oneself)
to steam (food, towel, etc.); to be hot and humid; to be sultry
to pile up; to accumulate
to open one's eyes wide (in astonishment, wonder, etc.); to be wide-eyed; to be amazed
good fortune (esp. omikuji fortune-telling result); good luck; auspiciousness; unspecified day of the month (used to obscure the date a letter, invitation, etc. was written)
(arch.) youth; (arch.) freshness; good omen; Sweden; Switzerland
dragon and tiger; (fig.) two mighty rivals