wise; clever; smart; well-behaved (esp. children and pets); obedient; good
national traits; national characteristic; character of the inhabitants of a nation
to grow wild; to run to waste; to become rough (of art, craft, etc.); to lose refinement; to intensify (of wind, rain, etc.); to become more severe
no matter how much time passes; no matter how long you wait; (taking) forever
to rebuild; to reconstruct
all (there is); as long as there is
equipment; facilities; installation; accommodations; conveniences; arrangements
graduate; alumnus; alumna
anything and everything; just about everything
nameless; unnamed; obscure; unknown; causeless; unjustifiable
newcomer; new figure; new member; modern humans (from Cro-Magnon man onwards); Homo sapiens
superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding
spirit of study (inquiry, enquiry); (having) an inquiring mind
background; scenery; background (of an incident, situation, etc.); circumstances; backing; support (from behind the scenes)
skillfully; admirably; really well; excellently
quality collar for an under kimono
to be mixed; to be blended with; to be combined; to associate with; to mingle with; to interest
to sing someone's praises; to give someone a boost; (lit.) to carry a lantern
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
in; at; on; as for; regarding; with regards to
big and round (esp. of eyes); round and cute; spinning; whirling; plump and round; chubby
to strike a pose (in kabuki); to assume a posture; to make a proud gesture; to put on an air of confidence; to speak boastfully
hour; o'clock; (specified) time; when ...; during ...
in name only; figurehead; (only) by name
intimacy; affection; familiarity
adds force to a statement, decision or conclusion; indicates command; (strongly) emphasizes the previous word; adds focus; some- (e.g. something, someone)
threatening letter; intimidating letter
to become blue; to turn green; to turn pale; to blanch (with fear)
opposition; resistance; antagonism; reverse; opposite; inverse
pleasant; delightful; enjoyable; joyful; cheerful; amusing
major war; great war; world war
cracker; party popper; cracker; cracker
to be stumped; to be at a loss; to be at one's wits' end; to be fed up; to be tired (of); to be unable to bear
island; one's territory (of a sex worker, organized crime gang, etc.); one's turf
governor-general; governor; viceroy
residence; estate; grounds; premises; mansion
Army Minister; Minister of War
friendship; (on) familiar terms; intimacy; kindness; goodwill