difficult to ...; hard to ...
then; and then; and; if so; because then; if that's the case
lead; leading; lead (of a newspaper, etc.); lede; lead (wire); lead (e.g. dog); leash
to be mixed; to be blended with; to be combined; to associate with; to mingle with; to interest
uncertain; doubtful; unreliable; unsteady; unclear; vague
national language; Japanese language (often as a school subject in Japan); native Japanese words (as opposed to loanwords)
Iriomote cat (Prionailurus bengalensis iriomotensis)
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
war; battle; campaign; (arch.) troops; (arch.) forces
desertion in the face of the enemy; deserting under enemy fire
type; kind; type (of person); (ideal) type; typewriter; typing
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
police officer; policeman; constable
expressly; especially; taking the trouble (to do); intentionally; deliberately
feeling obliged; being grateful; being thankful; (arch.) shrinking back in fear
local residents; neighbours; neighbors
to run to; to come running; to rush (someplace); to hasten
these guys; these fellows
to make noise; to make racket; to rustle; to swoosh; to make merry; to clamor; to clamour
Saint; St.; S.; sacred; holy; pure
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
noted family; noble family; prestigious school, organization, business, etc.
bowstring; string (of shamisen, guitar, violin, etc.); bail (arched pot handle); diagonal levelling wire across the top of a masu
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
even so; all the same; nevertheless; yes, but ...
since when; from when; how long
first meeting; first interview with
joint party (e.g. by students from several colleges); combined party; mixer; two or more groups, esp. female and male students, combining for a party
to finger; to touch; to make changes to; to tinker with; to dabble in; to do as a hobby
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
to meet; to assemble; to gather; to encounter; to run into
photography event; photo session; photo shoot
way to use something; treatment; management (of help)
safety; security; safely; without incident; good health; inaction
depending on; as soon as; immediately after; as (e.g. "as one is told", "as one wishes"); whatever (e.g. "whatever is at hand"); order; program
marriage ceremony; wedding
to manage (all by oneself); to control; to run; to take charge of
matchmaker; go-between; intermediary; middleman
backing; support; backer; shield that protects one's back