pretext; history; past; according to ...; ... says
fine grain; fine granule; microsphere
no-fail joke; joke that gets people every time
downturn; downward swing; downside
glove box; glove compartment
Maine coon (breed of cat)
separation of smoking and non-smoking areas
front camera (smartphone, tablet, etc.)
to be (something) very much; to be an extreme (something)
second year (college) student; sophomore
sickness bag; sick bag; vomit bag; motion sickness bag
big and brawny; well built; gigantic
toy from Fukushima prefecture in the shape of a red cow, also used as a talisman against smallpox
sobering up; method of sobering up
cut; notch; end; conclusion
to go too far; to go past; to go to extremes; to overdo it
tonkotsu ramen; pork bone broth ramen
pinky swear; pinky promise; making a pledge by hooking each other's little fingers
straight-cut bangs (hairstyle)
smoked glass; tinted glass
one chance; only opportunity
at the height (peak) of one's popularity
vomit; vomitus; vomited matter
tearing (along a perforated edge); peeling off (a plastic film, sticker, etc.)
with a grin; showing a devilish smile
more than enough (to drink)
abuse of authority; abuse of public office; misfeasance
Balcony of Appearances; balcony where the imperial family appears before the public; (sports) interview platform; winner's platform; dancing platform (in a disco)
unfashionable; uncouth; unrefined; unpolished; unsophisticated
detonation velocity; velocity of detonation; VOD; extreme speed; explosive speed
sensible; perceptive; quick to understand; understanding; sympathetic
slow; gradual; steady; calm; composed; relaxed
commercial version (e.g. of software); production version; release version
fitting (e.g. door, window); fit
at the same time; at a time; at one time; simultaneously
member of a non-famous boy band or girl group; (lit.) underground idol
to turn on an electric light; to switch on a light
date of issue or publication