recital (i.e. of music, by a pupil); presentation (e.g. product launch)
clamour; clamor; uproar; tumult; furore; furor
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
before one's eyes; in front of one; under one's nose; immediate; imminent; around the corner
position; situation; viewpoint; standpoint; point of view
apparently; from what I have heard; they say; you know; I hear
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
exercise; physical training; appeal; campaign; motion; movement
superior airs; air of importance; overemphasis
taking on (a challenge); attempt; try; tackling; challenging (someone to a contest)
to build up one's strength; to get stronger; to give (someone) strength; to cheer (someone) up; to encourage (someone)
university; college; former central university of Kyoto (established under the ritsuryo system for the training of government administrators); the Great Learning (one of the Four Books)
finding employment; getting a job
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity
to build up; to establish; to form; to become (a state); to accomplish; to achieve; to change into
to have an accident (esp. traffic accident); to cause an accident
right arm; right-hand man; right hand; right-handed pitcher
declining; refusal; nonacceptance; turning down; withdrawal (e.g. of candidacy); pulling out (e.g. of a race)
to carry on one's shoulder; to shoulder; to bear; to bear (burden, responsibility, etc.); to take upon oneself
healing; soothing; therapy; comfort; solace
wasteful; a waste; too good; more than one deserves; impious; profane
application; request; petition
long ago; a long time ago; already
to close up; to shut up (e.g. behind doors); to cut off (e.g. because a deadline has expired); to close off (e.g. subscription list)
lending (money); finance; loan; adaptability; versatility; flexibility
superalloy; Chogokin; line of die-cast metal robot and character toys sold by Popy
entering; setting (of the Sun); containing; content; income; beginning
exit (from a stage); exeunt; leaving; exit
housework; domestic chores; family affairs; household matters
unskilled; awkward; bad; clumsy; poor
current year (fiscal, academic, etc.)
first-person plural (or singular); second or third person plural (implies speaker is of higher status than those referred to)
uninterested; unconcerned; plain; light; flowing gently
senior (at work or school); superior; elder; older graduate; progenitor; old-timer
leadoff batter; first batter; first person appearing (witness, performer, etc.)
to lead; to spearhead (a group); to command (troops)
fury; frenzy; madness; wildness
individual; distinctive; unique; characteristic; personal; idiosyncratic