exchange function; swapping capability
difficult to write or draw; does not write well (pen, brush, etc.)
thing bartered; trade-in; substitute; replacement; exchange
going back to sleep (e.g. after waking up in the morning)
to lose population (e.g. of active forum members, etc.)
to get jealous; (lit.) to grow horns
may I ask (for); might I ask (that)
Saran Wrap; plastic wrap; cling wrap; cling film
small attached annex; lean-to
future; prospects; outlook; journey ahead; distance yet to cover
big and brawny; well built; gigantic
lookup function; search function
to buy again; to buy anew
online shop; internet shop
beginning of summer; fourth month of the lunar calendar
University Entrance Qualification Examination (establishes the equivalent of high-school graduation prior to 2005)
trying out a pen; test-writing
everyday necessities; daily necessities
it's no big deal; it's no problem; it's nothing to worry about; safe (and sound); all right
the imperial family or household
amusement center (centre); game arcade; gambling hall
to be appointed to a post; to assume office
these guys; these fellows
rice-based or centered diet (centred)
sitting on the floor grasping one's knees (as in a gym class)