source of electricity; electrical power; power (button on TV, etc.)
to break; to snap; to be injured; to wear out; to be worn out; to break; to burst
to abandon; to fail; to desert; to forsake
of uncertain meaning; ambiguous; cryptic; nonsensical; incomprehensible; perplexing
and yet; though; when; in spite of
to desire; to wish; to beg; to request; to have something done for oneself
examination; exam; test; trial; experiment; test
willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations
dangling heavily; swaying to and fro; strolling; rambling; idly; lazily
to seize; to catch; to obtain; to acquire; to understand; to grasp
to throw down; to throw out; to abandon; to resign; to give freely; to give generously
too; also; still; as before; even so; either way
to take lessons in; to be taught; to learn (from a teacher); to study (under a teacher); to get training in
decline in academic ability; decline in academic performance
individual; private person; personal; private
to arrive; to come to pass
baggage; luggage; burden; albatross around one's neck; excess baggage
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
storage; putting or stowing away; receipt (of funds, payment, etc.); harvesting
whether or not (in phrases like "I don't know whether or not I can come")
shelf; ledge; rack; trellis
at last; finally; barely; narrowly; just
homecoming; returning home
to meet; to encounter; to see; to have an accident; to have a bad experience
Hokkaido (island, prefectural-level administrative unit)
job transfer away from one's home; taking up a new post leaving one's family behind
father; dad; husband; you; he
going to the hospital for regular treatment
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
unattractive; ugly; unstylish; uncool
to harden; to solidify; to become firm; to become certain; to gather (together); to assemble
to speak (of something); to be effective; to be powerful; to mean everything
aah!; ooh!; oh no!; oh boy!
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
to be smeared; to be covered
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
on the way; en route; in the middle of; midway; halfway
to run (of liquid); to spread; to blur; to blot; to ooze; to well up (of tears, etc.)
motionlessly (e.g. stand, wait); (be) still; fixedly (e.g. gaze, stare); intently (e.g. listen, think); patiently (endure); stoically
diligently; seriously; perfectly; properly; sufficiently; satisfactorily
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful