school badge; school emblem; school insignia
special award; special prize
near; close (to); nearby; (drawing) near; approaching; almost here
to well up (of tears, anger, joy, etc.); to surge up (within oneself); to rise; to feel nauseated; to feel sick
to be pleased with; to suit
idealistic theory; unrealistic argument
during; for the duration of
closing; closure; shutdown; lockout
if; in case; supposing; worst (case); unexpected (occurence); unforeseen
fascinating; voluptuous; bewitching; captivating
to dazzle one's eyes; to hold one's gaze; to fascinate; to captivate
difference in grades (e.g. in go, shoji, etc.); difference in level (e.g. road, footpath); ramp; steps
to drive away; to clear; to scatter; to disperse
to do over again; to redo; to start over; to remake; to resume; to recommence
quickly, in a bouncing way (e.g. for a bow)
outsider; someone outside of a group
way; method; means; resource; course
to beg; to pester; to plead; to coax; to hound; to importune
every person; each one; everybody
to meet; to assemble; to congregate
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
on time; on schedule; punctually
floating; drifting; suspension; (arch.) wandering (about)
in spite of; despite; although; nonetheless; nevertheless; but
to catch sight of; to see; to suppose; to assume from appearances
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
carrying out one's original intention
sweet words; smooth talk; cajolery; flattery; sycophancy
cool; indifferent; apathetic; cold; cold-hearted; heartless
to make sure of; to ascertain; to confirm; to grasp
to hate; to dislike; to avoid; to disregard; to act without regard (for); to be bad for (e.g. dust in machinery)
to shoot dead (with an arrow)
so to speak; so to call it; as it were; in a sense
understanding and acceptance; spiritual awakening; a heart that understands truth; (feeling of) resignation
to pull out; to draw out; to pick out; to take (a sample); to steal (the contents of something); to pilfer
(walking a long distance) at a steady pace; intently; earnestly; single-mindedly; trudgingly; ploddingly
provocative; incendiary; inflammatory; suggestive; lascivious; risqué