base; mean; vulgar; despicable; low
withdrawal; retraction; revocation; repeal
stupid; half-witted; dull-witted; blockhead; idiot; dimwit
to stand, walk, etc. shoulder-to-shoulder; to be on a par with
to polish; to shine; to brush (e.g. teeth); to refine (e.g. a skill); to improve; to cultivate
notebook; copy-book; note; noting down; (musical) note; laptop (computer)
reopening; resumption; restarting
measure; step; countermeasure; counterplan; countermove; strategy
paving (a road); surfacing (with asphalt, concrete, etc.); pavement
guts; pluck; nerve; spirit
dash at the beginning of a short-distance race; charging ahead at full strength from the beginning
to have an eye on; to zero in on
utility pole; power pole; telephone pole; telegraph pole
space; interval; space character; whitespace
running as fast as one can
heart; guts; nerve; central part
explosion; detonation; eruption; eruption (of discontent, etc.); outburst; outpouring
repetition; repeat; reiteration; repeatedly
speed; velocity; pace; velocity
to accustom; to train (e.g. one's ear); to tame; to domesticate; to train (an animal)
junior (at work, school, etc.); younger people; younger student
heavy; weighty; heavy (feeling); depressed; slow; sluggish; important (position, responsibility, etc.)
spear; lance; javelin; lance; (arch.) jeering
to shout; to cry; to scream; to clamor (for or against); to clamour (for or against)
indication; sign; hint; tone (of the market)
Ochanomizu Women's University
assistant professor; associate professor
gymnastics; physical exercises; artistic gymnastics; gymnastics competition; physical education (class); PE
foundation; basis; bedrock; substrate (circuit board)
vocational school; technical school
one who knows little often repeats it
naturally; in due course; by itself; of its own accord
growth; development; stretching (one's body, e.g. when waking up); (ability to) spread (of paint, cream, etc.); elongation; extension
expansion; extension; enlargement; escape; ESC
lung disease; chest trouble; pulmonary tuberculosis
(medical) treatment; care; therapy; cure; remedy
proof; testimony; demonstration; verification; certification