yes; wind that blows from north to north-east during spring and summer along the coast of the sea of Japan
study (e.g. material); learning; for studying
Naoe Kanetsugu (1560-1619)
an extra effort; going the extra mile; one final push
snoring; growling (low rumbling sound)
stochastic variable; random variable
Golden Week (early-May holiday season in Japan)
level of happiness; degree of happiness
friendly relations; social relations; social life
elegant; lively but restrained; quietly beautiful
arraying a number of reference books in order to compose poetry; literary composition crammed with maxims, ancient episodes, legends, etc.; otters lining a catch of fish on a river bank; (people) making offerings (esp. of fish)
stroke (of a kanji, etc.)
timeline; timetable; timeline (in social media)
pre-paid card for purchasing books; Tosho card; library book index card
terminal symptoms; sign of the approaching end
steamed bun with sesame oil and anko filling
workshop; training course
(person who has the) hands of God; master; virtuoso
video telephone; video call; video chat; skyping
seitai; manipulative therapy based on Chinese and Japanese traditions, and encompassing osteopathy, massage and chiropractic
(written) application; application form
the Monkey (ninth sign of the Chinese zodiac); hour of the Monkey (around 4pm, 3-5pm, or 4-6pm); west-southwest; 7th month of the lunar calendar
principal of a private school