rock; boulder; crag; cliff; anchor
some; any; in any way; of some kind; of some sort
last moment; eleventh hour; platform made of dirt used to perform executions (decapitations) in the Edo period
return toss (e.g. from a catcher to a pitcher)
pupil; disciple; adherent; follower; apprentice; young person
certified (as genuine, valuable, etc.); guaranteed (article); of established reputation; acknowledged; pièce de résistance
condition; assumption; intention; intent; premise (in logic)
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
commendation ceremony; award ceremony
to die; to pass away; to lose spirit; to lose vigor; to cease; to stop
deeply; keenly; severely; intently; carefully; closely
congratulations!; well done!; best wishes!; all the best!
thin; pale; light; watery; thin; weak (taste, etc.); little (affection, etc.) not much (of a presence)
thank you for your hard work; good work; see you; goodbye; goodnight
mental; mental health; mental state; mental resolve
to become serious; to take something seriously (joke, teasing); to become irritated or angry (usu. at something trivial); to get worked up
feeling a sudden chill; feeling a shiver; feeling sudden surprise (fright, horror, etc.); shuddering
motive power; driving force
generally; mainly; nearly all; almost all; gist; summary; staying within bounds
true friend; close friend
passion; enthusiasm; zeal
continent; continental Asia (esp. mainland China); continental Europe
frame; framework; border; box; limit; restriction; category
news coverage; collecting data (e.g. for an article); covering (something for media); interview
stage (theatre, theater); scene or setting (e.g. of novel, play, etc.)
is something wrong?; what's wrong?; what's the matter?; slightest; mere; trivial
only; merely; but; no more than
unattractive; ugly; unstylish; uncool
spare time; free time; time (e.g. time it takes to do something); time off; day off; quitting (one's job)
honorable certificate; honourable certificate
your; indicates high rank or status; indicates love and respect (usu. for an older person)
spring; springtime; New Year; prime (of life); height (of one's prosperity); adolescence
in; on; at (place); as for; regarding
headnote; heading; superscription; above-mentioned; referred to above
results; record; grades; marks
to dedicate; to make an offering; to supply; to store; to finish; to bring to a close; to restore (something to its place)
fighting bravely; strenuous efforts
public acknowledgment; public acknowledgement; public recognition; commendation; awarding
both schools; both universities
January; first month of the lunar calendar
to perform; to do; to conduct oneself; to carry out
national convention; national competition; national athletic meet