graduation; completion (of a course); moving on (from); outgrowing (something); leaving (a group, company, etc.)
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
finding employment; getting a job
to begin to say; to start talking; to broach (a matter); to be the first to say; to suggest (doing); to propose
-like; sort of; similar to; resembling
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
older person with more life experience
parent; parents; dealer (in cards, mahjong, etc.); banker; founder; inventor; (pet) owner
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
not necessarily so; is not always true
won't; hasn't; isn't; won't you
uncle; old man; mister; manybar goatfish (Parupeneus multifasciatus)
smartly dressed; stylish; someone smartly dressed; to dress up; to be fashionable
sushi; anything made with vinegared rice (may also contain vegetables, spices, fish, or other delicacies)
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
flesh; meat; flesh (of a fruit); pulp; the physical body (as opposed to the spirit); flesh; thickness
yakiniku; Japanese dish of grilled meat similar to Korean barbecue; roasted meat; grill
and the like; such as; or something; something like; I hear that ...; people say that...
(one's) superior; (one's) boss; the higher-ups
to take (someone) with one; to bring along; to go with; to be accompanied by
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
child; kid; (one's) child; offspring; young (animal); young woman; offshoot
place; location; room; space; basho; wrestling tournament
in front (of); before (e.g. a building); before; earlier; (the) front; frontal part; forward
absolutely; unconditionally; never (with neg. verb)
to grow up; to become an adult; to become big; to grow in size
another (person); the other person; one more (person)
this way; this direction; here; this (one); I; me
favourable; favorable; doing well; OK; all right
to arrive (at one's destination); to reach; to come to a head; to reach a conclusion; to culminate (in)
speaking voice; talking voice
miscellaneous; mixed; unorganized
fatty pork (from cheek, neck or shoulder)
university student; college student
reservation; appointment; contract; subscription; programming (e.g. a device); setting (e.g. a timer)
wet towel (supplied at table); hot, moistened hand towel
marks; points; score; number of items; number of articles
subtle; delicate; difficult; complex; doubtful; questionable
network; Internet; net (hair, netball, etc.); net (price, weight, etc.); nett
valuation; appraisal; evaluation; appreciation; recognition; acknowledgement