city electric train service operated by (former) Japanese National Railways
outlet (store that sells seconds, discontinued lines, etc.); electrical outlet
brandling (when used as fishing bait)
to blunder; to fail; to make a mistake
subversion (of the state)
suffix for familiar person; indicates emphasis; (arch.) prostitute
visiting another school (e.g. of kendo) and defeating each member in a fight
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
lapse of memory; (something) slipping one's mind; forgetting for a moment something one knows well
to let someone have the credit for (a success); (lit.) to let someone else carry the flowers
to be parted from; to be separated
heavenly voice; off the record instructions; influential person's opinion; powerful person's verdict
dash at the beginning of a short-distance race; charging ahead at full strength from the beginning
pilot light; spark; live coals (for firelighting)
to shake (from fear, cold, excitement, etc.); to shudder; to tremble
in order to be(come)...; since it amounts to...; since it is advantageous to...
keepsake; memorabilia; memento
school uniform for boys, often with stand-up collar, long jacket and loose trousers
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
bed; bedding; sickbed; alcove; riverbed; seedbed; straw "core" of a tatami mat
dream within a dream; (beyond) one's wildest dreams; entirely unrealizable dream; pie in the sky
counter for birds, rabbits, etc.
stupid; foolish; idiotic; fool; idiot; blockhead
pro wrestling; professional wrestling
bounds; limits; boundary fence (esp. of horse-riding ground)
skilled; skillful; skilful; competent; capable; good
be on your guard!; take care!