irony; sarcasm; unexpected; different from what one expected; (only) surface; something superficial
to make a cynical remark (about); to make a sarcastic remark (about); to satirize; to mock
to succeed; to relieve; to take the place of; to substitute for; to be exchanged; to change (places with)
root (of a plant); stump (of a tree); root (of a problem, etc.); base
illness; disease; bad habit; weakness; fault
to go to bed; to be sick in bed; to be laid up
to be tied together; to be connected to; to lead to; to be related to; to be related (by blood)
image (in one's mind); impression; (computer) image; depiction (e.g. of a product); rendition
to give up; to abandon (hope, plans); to resign oneself (to)
to admonish; to persuade; to warn; to remonstrate
stupidity; ignorance; stupid person; ignorant person
shameless; shameless person
admirable; commendable; praiseworthy; laudable; brave; heroic
well-informed person; walking dictionary; extensive knowledge
perverseness; perversity; perverse person; difficult person; contrary person
if it's going to be that way, then ...; if given the choice; if possible; if anything
for a moment; for a minute; for a while; for some time; for the time being; for now
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
(United States of) America; USA
buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum); soba; Japanese buckwheat noodles
ward; borough; city (in Tokyo); district (e.g. electoral); section; zone (e.g. postal)
central part; heart (of a city)
to be erected; to be built
high-rise building; tower block; skyscraper
(weather) front; front line; forward area; action zone
proof; evidence; certificate; license; to testify (usu. Christian religious context); enlightenment
multi-floor building; multi-storey building; bill
strange; odd; peculiar; queer; curious
dinner party; ceremonial dinner; dinner meeting (or lunch, breakfast)
conference room; council room
one shō (approx. 1.8 litres)
to cook (grains, e.g. rice); to boil; to simmer; to stew
heap; pile; stack; full measure
rice bowl; tea cup; teacup