something-something (e.g. platitudes, waffling); yada yada; so-and-so
surrounding environment; ambient surrounding; one's surroundings
regarding as a sure thing; seeing as a certainty
cram-free education; pressure-free education
to settle (a problem); to put an end to (a dispute); to be disposed of; to be settled; to come to an end
lament (song); elegy; dirge; Lamentations (book of the Bible)
at the height (peak) of one's popularity
satellite city; satellite town
brimming with youthful enthusiasm; in high spirits; raring to go; overflowing with youthful energy; acting all cute and charged up
getting or keeping acquainted with; keeping or establishing useful contacts
to be manageable; to be able to handle
Bletilla striata (purple variety of orchid)
condition of one's stomach
warrior; soldier; courageous person; strong person
to take turns doing; to do in rotation
limit (amount, e.g. on credit card, loan, expenditure)
invisible writing revealed by applying heat; writing done in invisible ink
favoritism; favouritism; partiality; prejudice; bias
industrial spy; industrial espionage
to win fame; to be widely-known; to be well known; to make a name for oneself
furious opposition; strong opposition; vehement protest
wasabi (Wasabia japonica); Japanese horseradish
bittersweet; having mingled feelings of joy and sorrow; joy and sorrow alternating in one's heart
whether one wants to or not; without choice
underground organization; underground organisation
completely relying on others
vigour; vigor; virility; health; sturdiness
reservation system; appointment system; (on) a subscription basis
rolled Japanese-style omelette
in a quarrel, both parties are to blame
to eat too much; to overeat
dim light; faint light; half-light of early morning; twilight
to pick a fight; to find fault
catastrophe-level; catastrophical
dan rank (in martial arts, go, etc.); advanced rank; grade of black belt