to tease; to make fun of; to poke fun at; to make a crack about; to chaff; to kid
namasu; dish of raw fish and vegetables seasoned in vinegar
not a chance; not likely; oh no; yuck; fault; defect
stinking; smelly; suspicious; fishy; clumsy; unskilled
sashimi (raw sliced fish, shellfish or crustaceans)
gourmandism; gourmet; gourmand; foodie
nonchalantly; calmly; as if nothing happened
amount of experience; experience level; experience point; exp; XP
science (inc. mathematics, medicine, etc.); natural science; science department (university); science course; science (as a school subject)
grace (of God); benevolence (of Buddha); assistance; help; effects; influence
difference; discrepancy; variation
to get heavy; to worsen (of illness); to grow serious
close; intimate; on good terms
you guys; buddies; pals; you lot
youngster; boy; young Buddhist monk; young bonze; young shop-boy; errand boy
eye; eyes; sight; vision; looking
to stroll about; to saunter; to wander; to dangle; to swing
to be idle; to slacken; to neglect (e.g. one's work)
solidarity; joint; collective
military discipline; military regulations; military rules
eyes sparkling; with shining eyes; for one's eyes to gleam
new face; newcomer; rookie; modern humans (from Cro-Magnon man onwards)
to use as a pretext; to use as an excuse
to instigate; to incite; to spur on; to set (e.g. a dog after someone)
sultry; sweltering; stuffy; uncomfortably hot-looking (clothing, etc.); stuffy-looking
advance or retreat; moving forwards or backwards; course of action; behaviour; remaining in one's post or resigning; staying or leaving
looks (esp. of a woman); features; ability; capability; (public) estimation (esp. of a man); credit
preferential treatment; special treatment; discrimination; express delivery; special delivery
lending (money); finance; loan; adaptability; versatility; flexibility
awkward; clumsy; stiff; crude; unrefined; constrained
selection (esp. from many people for an important job position); exceptional promotion
one in a million (chance, etc.); one in ten thousand; in the unlikely event that
obstacle; hindrance; impediment; difficulty
training (esp. in-service); induction course