several times; a few times
as expected; as predicted
short pause; short interval
just you wait and see (as a threat)
several men, several minds; everyone has his own (ideas, tastes, interests, etc.); different strokes for different folks
justification; rationalization
from one's side; from the side (of something); from someone unconnected; from someone uninvolved
that being the case; in that case; if that's how it's going to go
compensation; amends; redeeming feature
whiz (e.g. projectile through air); swoosh; whoosh; whistling sound
to keep step (with); to keep pace (with); to move in lockstep; to align (with another's thoughts or actions); to get on the same page
May; fifth month of the lunar calendar
(school) athletic festival; sports day; field day
red line; red-light district (marked by a red line on police maps); non-legal public road (denoted by a red line on cadastral maps; sometimes no longer physically existing)
(standing) straight; (extending) flatly; with a snap; abruptly; sticking into (with a quick motion); attaching
with a pat; with a tap; with a pop; with a crack; casually (throw); carelessly
to prepare oneself (for the worst); to resolve oneself
decision; judgment; resolution
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
useless; no future in it; doesn't make sense; having no point
school grades; academic results
visualization (of data, results, etc.); visualisation; making visible (something that was previously unseen); recording (a police interrogation)
to beg; to pester; to plead; to coax; to hound; to importune
real intention; true motive; true will; original intention; original purpose; original hope
research division; research club (e.g. at school, university)
club journal; club notebook
publication (of a newspaper, magazine, book, etc.); issue; issue (of banknotes, bonds, passport, etc.); raising (an event)
average (normal, ordinary) year; every year; annually
society for the study of manga; manga club
remainder; the rest; what is left
several sheets (flat objects)
use; application; employment; utilization; utilisation
culture; civilization; civilisation; Bunka era (1804.2.11-1818.4.22)
baseball club (at a university, corporation, etc.); baseball team
to introduce oneself; to announce oneself (e.g. as the person sought); to come forward (e.g. as a witness, with a claim, etc.)
head of the student council; president of the student council
if it is (the case that ...)
present; current; in operation
director; executive; officer; official; person in charge
recommendation; referral; endorsement