to criticize harshly; to blame; to accuse; to urge; to press
personal record; personal best
sushi; range of dishes made with vinegared rice combined with fish, vegetables, egg, etc.
seeker after truth; one who seeks the way
to kneel down on one knee; to genuflect
figure; body shape; build; physique; form
wasp larva (esp. of yellowjacket species Vespula flaviceps; used as food); bee larva; hornet larva
stroller; buggy; pushchair; pram
beard (esp. on the chin); goatee
lightweight fabric or clothing; silk gauze; thin silk
business; trade; operations; sales
passing the baton (in a relay race); baton pass; baton handoff; passing the baton; handing over (a job, responsibility over something, etc.)
to flatter; to curry favour (with); to play up (to); to toady (to); to fawn (on)
show; display; pretensions; pose; posture
fixed date; appointed date; set date; deadline; due date
to be stingy (with); to skimp (on)
cards in one's hand; one's hand
arms; weapons (of war); armor; armour
university or college offering four-year programs; the big four ...; the four major ...
have no relation to; have no luck with; not be fated to
to draw (the winning ticket); to apply; to compare; to put (oneself in someone's position)
call; visit; inquiry; enquiry; question
discretion; discretionary power
unceremonious party; free and easy gathering; party with no regard for formal etiquette or status
pull; patronage; tug; room to move the camera back; drawing back; pulling back
first shrine visit of the New Year
(truck) load-carrying tray; (bicycle) luggage carrier; roof rack
god of waka; god of song; muse