temple (in a loom); tenter
to exclude (someone); to shun; to ignore; to leave out; to ostracize
the Eastern Capital (now Tokyo); Yedo; Edo
first departure (of the day); first train; first bus; departing one's home station (of a train, bus, etc.)
thunderstruck; hit by a thunderbolt; struck by lightning
New Year's gift (usu. money given to a child by relatives and visitors)
to cheer up; to liven up; to become active; to look better; to improve (in appearance); to stand out
being left out; being ostracized
to go to see (something, someone); to visit
display of fireworks; firework(s) display
cheerfully; buoyantly; happily; in high spirits
overnight stay; stopover; inn; hotel; anchorage; night duty
one's family; family member
outrageous; monstrous; appalling; inordinate; overambitious
seventh day of the month; seven days
(on) land; ground; shore; track-and-field events
July; seventh month of the lunar calendar
to be honest; to be frank; honestly; if you want to know the truth
such a stupid ...; what a crazy ...; no way!; what nonsense!; how can that be?
personal expenses; pocket money; spending money; incidental expenses; allowance
cross (for crucifixion); the Cross (of Christ)
transfer student; student changing schools
foolish; idiotic; stupid; ridiculous; absurd
to go out and away; to leave
entering a higher-level school, esp. going on to university
sports ground; sports oval
How did you like ...?; How about ...?; What's going on?; How's it going?
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
you're welcome; don't mention it; not at all; my pleasure
to hold a thing in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to embrace (e.g. a baby); to take upon oneself; to be saddled with
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
I don't know ...; how about ...?; I wonder; what about ..?
to play dumb; to feign ignorance; to play the fool; to be in one's dotage
taking an examination (esp. school and university entrance)
to push; to press; to apply pressure from above; to press down; to stamp (i.e. a passport); to apply a seal; to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
detestable; abhorrent; loathsome
commemoration; celebration; honoring the memory of something; turning something into a memento; memory
to watch steadily; to stare