cartoon; comic; comic strip; manga
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
to dry (clothes, etc.); to desiccate
even if I say so myself; for me (to do such a thing)
bad-feeling; disagreeable; unpleasant; revolting; gross; disgusting
to be decided; to be settled; to be unchanging; to be the same (as always); to be a fixed rule; to be destined; to be well executed (of a manoeuvre in a sport, game, etc.)
speaking of; (I told you) already; come on
day after tomorrow; wrong (e.g. direction)
association (of ideas); being reminded (of something); suggestion
end; conclusion; last; final; no sooner than; once
the whole day; all the day
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
the eve (of a festival) (e.g. Christmas Eve)
festival; feast; harassment by an Internet pitchfork mob; online shaming; galore (as in "goals galore"); frenzy
performance; take; game; season; penetrative vaginal sex (with a prostitute); unsimulated sex (in an adult movie)
program (e.g. theatre, theater); programme; (theatrical) piece; number; performance
many; much; majority (of); greater part (of); mostly; mainly
refreshment booth; refreshment stand; snack bar
research publication; scholarly publication
to earn (income); to make (money); to score (points, victory); to gain (time); to work hard (at one's job); to labor
important; significant; precious; valuable; careful
to study (in depth); to learn; to take lessons in
setting up a stall or booth (bazaar, festival); opening a branch office; opening a store
encouragement; promotion; inducement; incitement; stimulation
direction; orientation; bearing; course (e.g. of action)
discussion; talk; tête-à-tête; conference
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
final; eventual; ultimate
application; request; petition
action committee; executive committee
serving concurrently as; holding the additional post of
to be scheduled to (do); to be expected to (do)
to stick through; to force through; to spread throughout; to thoroughly diffuse; to make a path between two points; to proceed in a logical manner; to let pass
in order to; for the purpose of; must; should
lottery; raffle; drawing (of lots)
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
splendid; magnificent; utter (esp. defeat); total; (arch.) something worth seeing; (arch.) sight
flour; meal; powder; dust
okonomiyaki; savoury pancake containing meat or seafood and vegetables
takoyaki; octopus dumplings
technology; engineering; technique; skill; art; craft
arrangement of food (on a dish); serving of (arranged) food