black-tailed gull (Larus crassirostris)
both schools; both universities
one's mood while traveling (travelling)
one's left hand; (lit.) bow hand
to teach (the way); to guide; to instruct; to enlighten
to act cocky; to put on airs; to be full of oneself
to bend a bow; to shoot an arrow; to rise up against; to rebel against
official in charge; person in charge
completely (beaten, defeated, etc.); thoroughly; utterly; black and blue; to a pulp
great (i.e. great-grandson, great-grandmother)
to have an accident (esp. traffic accident); to cause an accident
singing one's own praises; praising one's own wares
possibly; perhaps; perchance; unintentionally; accidentally
second month of the lunar calendar
information session; briefing; explanatory meeting
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
to harm; to hurt; to injure; to miss one's chance to (do something); to fail to (do what one ought to have done)
middle stage; middle phase; middle game; midfield
well; in good health; safe; free from accident
championship game; finals (of a tournament); deciding round
to shine; to look slightly upward (of a noh mask; indicating joy, etc.)
counter for wheels and flowers
older sister; elder sister
excessive self-consciousness; excessively self-conscious person
victory or defeat; victory and defeat
stepping (in place); stamping (up and down); stomping; standstill; stalemate
iron wall; impregnable fortress; impregnable; invulnerable; unassailable
to strain (oneself); to bear down; to exert oneself; to put on a bold front; to make a show of strength; to swagger
unevenness (of colour, paint, etc.); irregularity; unevenness (of quality, results, behaviour, etc.); inconsistency; fickleness; capriciousness
attendance (on); chaperonage; attendant; escort; entourage
power; might; authority; spirits; vigor; vigour
selection; choice; picking out
hakama; man's formal divided skirt
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pile (of noodles, etc.); bullet
though; even if; whether ... or ...
floating; drifting; weightlessness; softly; gently; lightly