to resign; to retire; to quit; to leave (one's job, etc.)
one's post; one's position; one's station; one's round; one's beat; one's route
the same as always; day after day
gum; rubber; eraser; condom
to fit (e.g. a pane into a frame); to insert (e.g. a cork); to put on (something that envelops; e.g. a ring, gloves); to place (a hoop) around; to pigeonhole (into a particular category); to force (into a mold); to entrap
hero; the brave; man of valour (valor)
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
negative (e.g. thinking); negative; negative (electrical polarity)
sorry; excuse me; thank you
talking while standing; standing around talking
small child; pipsqueak; short person; midget; small animal; runt
thin; slender; fine; unlucky
like everyone else; like most people; like an ordinary person; as much as anyone else
developing (e.g. industry, town, economy)
taboo word; forbidden topic; words or phrases not allowed (in waka and haikai)
roundhouse kick; turning kick
violent explosion; bursting
to make a fist; to clench one's fist
at leisure; in a relaxed manner; in a carefree manner; to relax; to take it easy; to chill
at the very beginning of one's speech; immediately upon opening one's mouth (to speak); before anything else; first of all
to tie (to); to fasten; to attach; to connect (one thing with another); to link; to bring together
always; all the time; constantly; frequently; often
to crouch; to squat; to cower
to surround; to crowd around; to gather around; to encircle; to besiege
lukewarm; tepid; disagreeably warm (e.g. bath)
to regain one's footing; to get back on one's feet; to recover; (of the market) to improve
courtyard; quadrangle; middle court
to stop (in one's tracks); to come to a stop; to halt; to pause; to stand still
another school; other schools
last week; the week before
secret meeting; clandestine meeting
(outward) appearance; (proper) format (e.g. of an essay); form; appearances; decency; lip-service
personal use; private use; private business; personal business
achievements; actual results; accomplishments; past results; track record
nothing; naught; nought; un-; non-
to send (someone) back; to send (someone) home
abuse of authority; abuse of public office; misfeasance
raising (a question); posing (a problem); instituting (a lawsuit); lodging; (arch.) lifting up
visit (to someone affected by illness or misfortune); call; letter of inquiry; letter of sympathy; dealing (a hit); striking (a blow)