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
best man; groomsman; bridesmaid; second (e.g. in a duel)
marriage ceremony; wedding; nuptials
song; singing; classical Japanese poem (esp. tanka); modern poetry
elementary school student; primary school student; grade school student
junior high school student; middle school pupil
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
definitely; absolutely; absolute; unconditional; absoluteness
smartly dressed; stylish; someone smartly dressed; to dress up; to be fashionable
junior college; vocationally oriented two or three year post-secondary education institution
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
to turn back (e.g. half-way); to return; to go back; to recover (e.g. something lost); to be returned; to rebound
finding employment; getting a job
to go upstream; to go back (in time, to origin); to date back to; to trace back to
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
place; situation; position; location
that; the; part (as in "part two"); um ...; er ...
you; buddy; monarch; ruler; he; she
never mind that; don't worry about that; listen up
to stand; to rise; to find oneself (e.g. in a difficult position); to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)
futility; waste; uselessness; pointlessness; idleness
embarrassing; embarrassed; ashamed; disgraceful; shameful
that sort of; that kind of; like that; such; so
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
mama; mamma; mom; female proprietress (of a bar, etc.)
kana; Japanese syllabary (i.e. hiragana, katakana)
to associate with; to keep company with; to go out with; to go along with; to follow someone's lead; to accompany someone
with a view to marriage; with marriage in mind
truth; reality; proper; right; genuine; authentic
to attempt; to test; to try out
aeroplane; airplane; aircraft
last; final; closing; last train (bus, flight, etc.; of the day)
easy; simple; there's no way that ...
to leave alone; to leave as is; to ignore; to neglect
to reach; to touch; to be delivered; to arrive; to be attentive; to be scrupulous
thank you for your hard work; good work; see you; goodbye; goodnight
soft; tender; gentle; mild; informal; light
failure; mistake; blunder
in that manner; like that
immediately; right away; at once; instantly
family-oriented; familial