surprise attack; surprise visit; catching a person off guard
to force someone to clamp with their teeth; to force into someone's mouth (e.g. a gag); to wedge into a space; to inflict (a blow); to deal (a hit); to pull (a joke)
just now; a moment ago; this very minute
small; fine; minute; minor; trivial; sensitive
level; standard; level (amount or quantity); level (plane); level (instrument); spirit level
to break into fragments; to go to pieces
word; term; language; speech
comfort; consolation; diversion
to be clear (of a sight, sound, colour, etc.); to be bright; to be clear-headed; to be alert; to look upbeat; to be perky; to master (a skill)
to flow out; to stream out; to pour out; to gush forth; to leak; to ooze out
after all; in the end; when all's said and done; for the time being; at present
to eat; to live; to make a living; to bite; to sting (as insects do); to tease; to torment
hm; um; huh?; what?; nuh-uh; no
(traffic) congestion; heavy traffic
example; simile; metaphor; allegory
to press against; to push against; to force against; to foist on (task, responsibility); to impose (one's will)
one's specialty; one's forte; specialty of a kabuki school
stage; step; level; rank; order; stairs
residence; housing; residential building
night view; night skyline; nightscape
to explain adequately; to be accountable
giving and taking; exchange (of letters); arguing back and forth; (conversational) exchange
pursuit (of a goal, ideal, etc.); search; chase; seeking after
to shake; to sway; to rock; to become unstable; to become unsettled; to be shaken
to be completely absorbed in; to fall for (something)
to leave (a note, will, etc.) behind; to leave (a manuscript, etc.) unfinished; to leave half-written; to forget to write; to leave out
drawing; picture; diagram; sight; scene
cutting to pieces; tearing to pieces
leaving (a hall, meeting, stadium, etc.); exit; walkout; exit (from the stage); leaving the stage
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
I don't care; fine, whatever; that's okay; sure, go ahead
who on earth; just exactly who; who the heck
must-read (book); required reading
the present term; the present session
results; record; grades; marks
lukewarm; tepid; half-hearted; vague; lenient; mild
new translation; post-Xuanzang Chinese translation (i.e. mid 7th century onward)
shamelessly; acting brazenly unaffected; being resigned to (disgrace)
one day; all day (long); the whole day; first day of the month
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages; counter for cupfuls, bowlfuls, spoonfuls, etc.; counter for boats; counter for octopuses and squid; cup