indicates word or phrase being defined; used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.); with; (not) as much as; (not) so much as; the fact that
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
taking back what one just said; eating one's words; negating one's previous comment, opinion, etc.
trouble; problem; mess; difficulty; nuisance
to grow up; to become an adult
to pull in; to take for oneself; to tuck up (one's sleeves)
it cannot be helped; there's nothing for it; it's no use fighting back; it's hopeless; there is no way out of it
to death (bored, scared, etc.); to distraction; like crazy; like mad; so much; dying (e.g. for a drink)
imitating; copying; mimicry; behavior; behaviour; action
even if; even though; however; no matter how
the place for; the time for; the level of
consequence; outcome; result; blame
childish; child-like; innocent; naive
to lose (something); to mislay; to get rid of; to eliminate; to remove
ogre; demon; spirit of a deceased person; ogre-like person (i.e. fierce, relentless, merciless, etc.); it (in a game of tag, hide-and-seek, etc.); very
circumference; girth; surroundings; neighbourhood; people surrounding oneself; surrounding circumstances
to believe; to believe in; to place trust in; to confide in; to have faith in
above; up; top; summit; surface; before; previous
10,000,000,000; ten billion
yen (Japanese monetary unit); circle
painful; sore; cringy; embarrassing; exceeding
tossing (someone) into the air (in celebration)
zero; 0; nought; nothing; zilch
circle; entirety; whole; money; dough; enclosure inside a castle's walls; soft-shelled turtle
beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)
to feel down; to feel sad; to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.); to be in an unfavourable condition; to fall into (e.g. a hole)
to cling to ... in tears; to beg ... in tears; to appeal; to throw oneself on someone's mercy
school festival; cultural festival; annual open day school event showcasing student talent
24 hours; twenty-four hours
marathon; long-distance race
schoolyard; playground; school grounds; campus
to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee
in proportion to; just as much as
to that extent; to that degree; so much; so
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
hill; height; knoll; rising ground