traffic accident for which the other side is at fault
the "ya" column of the Japanese syllabary table (ya, yu, yo)
amusing video; funny clip
yoko-shiho-gatame (judo hold in which the opponent's shoulders and hips are pinned)
quarterfinal round; quarterfinals
summit of Mt. Fuji; peak of Mt. Fuji
labrador retriever (breed of dog); labrador
both repellant and attractive at the same time; both cute and disgusting
meanwhile; in the meantime; on the other hand
explanation of aim (esp. of a legislative bill); rationalization
suggestion box; complaints box
to pour water (into); to dilute with water; to hinder; to hamper; to throw cold water on
common area (of a condominimum or other multi-unit building); common element
full charge (battery, condensor)
(quality of) signal reception
new arrivals (of products etc.); new consignment
to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen
unskilled; not very good at
long homeroom; occasional or periodic extra long registration class or assembly in a school (e.g. for activities not related to class work)
to set on fire; to ignite
friendly; easy to get on with; easy to talk to; easy to like
root and branch; thoroughly; by the roots; completely; all
to lose an easy game; to suffer an unexpected defeat; to lose information
combined school (e.g. junior high and high school)
just safe (e.g. just avoiding being late, failing an exam, etc.); only just OK; barely acceptable
bulky (e.g. clothing); ungainly; heavy; poorly hit; weak
just failed (by a small margin); not quite acceptable; just a bit too late
addressing (e.g. writing an address on an envelope)
swift-footed; light-footed
flight dynamics; aerodynamics; aeromechanics
combined junior high and high school