simple; artless; naive; unsophisticated
weapon of mass destruction; WMD
race (of people); type of person
immediate; prompt; quick; rapid; urgent; pressing
supply; provision; raising; procurement
(a) touch of; tinge of; wreath (e.g. of smoke); one stroke; one brush
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity
study; diligence; discount; reduction
physical strength; brute strength; arm strength
to be decided; to be settled; to be unchanging; to be the same (as always); to be a fixed rule; to be destined; to be well executed (of a manoeuvre in a sport, game, etc.)
(verbal) abuse; denunciation; disparagement; vilification; scathing criticism
impertinent; saucy; cheeky; impudent; audacious; cocky
leader of the pack (of a group of kids); neighborhood bully (neighbourhood)
truancy; school non-attendance
being in charge of (esp. a class or subject); taking charge of; class teacher; homeroom teacher; form teacher
(common) cold; influenza; flu; ague; inflammatory respiratory system illness (in general)
junior high school student; middle school pupil
primary school; elementary school; grade school
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
naughty; mischievous; rascal; naughty kid
brat; kid; urchin; preta; hungry ghost
(relative) merits; superiority or inferiority; quality
place; spot; field; discipline; occasion; situation; scene (of a play, movie, etc.)
hating to lose; unyielding; unbending; competitive; sore loser; determined
oar; all; (pulling an) all-nighter; staying up all night long
examination; quiz; test; tryout; rehearsal (in filming)
results; record; grades; marks
academic year; school year; year in school; grade in school
top; top position; senior management; senior bureaucrat
national language; Japanese language (often as a school subject in Japan); native Japanese words (as opposed to loanwords)
society; public; community; social studies
science (inc. mathematics, medicine, etc.); natural science; science department (university); science course; science (as a school subject)
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
same score; deadlock; tie; draw
first place; first rank; unit's position; Japanese yew (Taxus cuspidata)
to wear glasses; to put on glasses
untalkative; quiet; taciturn; reticent; uncommunicative
marks; points; score; number of items; number of articles