to be loath to; to balk at (doing); to grudge (doing); to take (good) care of
firmly; solidly; sturdily; strongly; toughly
to furnish; to install; to get someone's agreement; to patronize; to buy usually from the same store
non-slip device (material, tread, etc.); non-skid; anti-slip; back-up option (esp. with regard to university admissions); back-up choice; insurance choice
to fall ill; to be taken ill
threat; intimidation; menace
equipment; device; installation; stage setting
cunning deed; sly trick; foul play; cunning person; sly fellow; cheat
spattering; splotching; step-by-step; little-by-little; soon; dots
discomfort; inconvenience; poverty; want; inability; disability
air guitar (imaginary instrument used when pretending to play the guitar)
faking crying; crocodile tears
whitewashing; glossing over; lip service; deftly finishing up; putting on the final touches
paper patch; paper backing; poster; sticker; label
turning into a cooler state; cooling down
amount of sugar; sugar content
to soak into; to permeate; to penetrate
being very popular; being in great demand
excessive supply; oversupply
temporary absence from school
report; notification; registration
(find) common (meeting) ground
one's own judgement (judgment); decision made without consulting others; arbitrary decision; dogmatism
Yamanashi (city, prefecture); wild nashi (Pyrus pyrifolia var. pyrifolia); wild Japanese pear
position; job; employment; opening
to insure (something); to come up with a back-up plan; to hedge one's bets; to play it safe
leisure; leisure time; spare time
wise; sensible; well-advised; intelligent; sagacious; prudent
inspection; study by observation; field trip; sitting out (e.g. PE class)
prize for perfect attendance