to carry on one's back; to be burdened with; to take responsibility for; to have (something) in the background; to be in front (of something); to be conceited
I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...; it appears as if ...
operation; management; handling; manipulating (to one's benefit); manipulation; influencing
unexpectedly; surprisingly; unexpected; unanticipated; unforeseen
having an ancient and honorable origin
to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than
somehow or other; for some reason or another; without knowing why
to lead someone around by the nose
only; merely; approximately; about; just (finished, etc.); as if to; (as though) about to
though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless
now (when it is already much too late); at this stage; afresh; anew; again
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
cleaning up somebody else's mess; carrying the can; ass-wiping; arse-wiping
(mental) attitude; way of thinking; attention; care; prudence; intention
day duty; day shift; class duty (students)
notebook; copy-book; note; noting down; (musical) note; laptop (computer)
to succeed; to relieve; to take the place of; to substitute for; to be exchanged; to change (places with)
class (of students); group (of people); party; lot; bunch; crime family; organized-crime syndicate
readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation
to push someone (towards); to encourage someone
literally; to the letter; literal
to send out; to forward; to show (a person) out
cookie; biscuit; cookie (browser-related file sent from a WWW server)
attending (school, college, etc.); being enrolled; being a student
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
studying abroad; studying at a different school, etc. (usu. for a specific purpose)
deadline; closing; cofferdam; closed (door, window, etc.)
something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow; anyhow; one way or another
stealing a march on; getting a head start; secretly acting before others; solo raid on an enemy's camp (for glory)
prohibition; inhibition; ban
to receive; to get; to catch (e.g. a ball); to be struck by (wind, waves, sunlight, etc.); to sustain (damage); to incur (a loss); to undergo (e.g. surgery)
to clasp; to grasp; to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to seize (power); to hold (the reins)
counter for articles; counter for military units; individual
pre-paid card for purchasing books; Tosho card; library book index card
two sheets (pieces) (of paper)
shoulder massage (performed by tapotement); tap on the shoulder (request to resign)
ticket; coupon; bond; certificate
hot (e.g. from the oven); steaming (from the pot); fresh; fresh (e.g. out of university); new (e.g. married couple)
to manipulate (someone); to make (someone) dance to one's tune; to lead astray; to make (someone) dance; to let dance
to bear fruit; to produce a crop