becoming a pupil (of); becoming a disciple; introduction (to); primer; entering through a gate
compilation (of a text); editing; volume (of a text); completed literary work
set of problems (e.g. in a textbook) in which previously learned skills are applied to real world situations; practical assessment
black vinegar, usu. produced from unpolished rice; charred kelp or shiitake mushrooms ground and mixed with vinegar, used to dress raw fish and vegetables
if one is unlucky; if one is careless
to rub; to chafe; to strike (match); to squander (one's money); to run through (one's fortune); to lose money (e.g. by gambling)
storage; warehouse; depot
executive chef; head chef
ponzu mixed with grated daikon
pickling in vinegar; vinegar pickles
cucumber (Cucumis sativus)
vinegared dish; pickled dish
zaru soba (soba served on a bamboo draining basket with dipping sauce)
wasabi (Wasabia japonica); Japanese horseradish; horseradish (or any blend of wasabi and horseradish)
skillful; skilled; proficient; flattery
course (e.g. of lectures); academic university unit (professor, lecturers, etc.)
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
counter for parts, stages, installments, etc. (of a story, series, project, campaign, etc.); counter for bullets
chilled storage; refrigerated storage
all; wholly; entirely; completely; without exception
one's post; one's station; department; bureau; section
to pull into; to draw in; to bring in; to win over
sponsorship (i.e. conducting under one's auspices); promotion; organizing; organising; hosting; staging
sponsor; promoter; impresario; organizer; organiser
always; all the time; constantly; frequently; often
meaningful; suggestive; telling; significant; knowing; pregnant (pause)
pretending not to see (something); turning a blind eye (to); closing one's eyes (to); looking the other way
safe tile; tile that may be discarded without risking benefiting an opponent; no-risk choice; easily handled person
to be possible (in terms of time, money, etc.); to be able (to do); to fit (schedule, budget)
obviously; as we all know; needless to say; of course; it goes without saying
gas (as a fuel); gas (state of matter); poison gas; dense fog; thick fog; gas stove; gas cooker
power map; power structure; power relationships
highly unpredictable; touch and go
(approximate) age; years; elderly; old; older (than); senior
to think alike; to get along
cold reception; inhospitality
selection (from many people for an important position); exceptional promotion
person who prefers sweet things to alcoholic drinks; person with a sweet tooth
sata andagi; Okinawan sweet deep-fried bun similar to a doughnut
man who is uninterested in aggressively pursuing women; peaceable men who don't approach women as potential partners; (lit.) herbivore
employment position or rank