to encourage; to cheer; to raise (the voice)
library; book storage; stack room; archive (file)
popular psychology; pop psychology; pop psych
new (residential) area (esp. built on reclaimed land during the Edo period); newly-opened region; red-light district; newly-acquired territory
physical science; natural science; physics; lixue (Song-era Chinese philosophy); (arch.) philosophy
yearning; longing; aspiration; adoration; admiration
endless; boundless; fathomless; eternal
beginning (of a book, magazine, etc.); opening page; beginning (of a matter); start
entry to school or university; matriculation; enrolment (in university, etc.) (enrollment)
question; inquiry; enquiry
sultry; sweltering; stuffy; uncomfortably hot-looking (clothing, etc.); stuffy-looking
certification examination; licensing examination; licensure examination
qualifications; requirements; capabilities
if only (you) have; as long as (you) have; whenever (you) have
put; place; leave; do (in preparation)
cold; chilly; cold (attitude, stare, etc.); frigid; composed; cool
state ceremony; laborious; troublesome; irksome
not worth mentioning (with neg. verb); nothing special
third day of the month; three days
brightness; discernment; insight; eyesight; vision; nth year in the Meiji era (1868.9.8-1912.7.30)
uchiwa; type of traditional Japanese handheld fan
sleeping during the day; (afternoon) nap; siesta
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
mochi wrapped with sweet bean jam
favourite dish (favorite); favourite food
how; in what way; how about; questionable
very; greatly; exceedingly
excuse me; pardon me; I'm sorry; thank you
return gift; return favour (favor); revenge; change (in a cash transaction)
painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh
one day; (on) a certain day
wind-swept; exposed to the wind
to imitate; to follow; to emulate
to meet (by chance); to come across; to meet (e.g. of rivers, highways, etc.); to emerge and engage (an enemy)