western Japan (usu. Chūbu region and westward)
not less than; ... and over; beyond (e.g. one's expectations); above; above-mentioned; aforementioned
a kind; a sort; of sorts; something of a; sort of; somewhat
such; this sort of; like this
for a moment; for a minute; for a while; for some time; for the time being; for now
proposal; proposition; suggestion
limp; imbalance; unfavorable progress; unfavourable progress
overall victory; championship
if so; in that case; in that situation
qualifications; requirements; capabilities
existing (at the present moment); alright; acceptable; to be (usu. of inanimate objects); to have
to leave (behind); to leave (undone); to not finish; to save; to set aside; to leave (to someone, esp. after one's death)
originally; by nature; from the start
Ishikawa prefecture (Hokuriku area)
expressly; especially; taking the trouble (to do); intentionally; deliberately
so to speak; so to call it; as it were
gaining admission into a school in a school district other than one's own
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
expression; presentation; representation; notation
pupil; student; schoolchild
leadership skill; leadership ability
pure; true; genuine; unmixed
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
cooperation; collaboration
to be frugal; to be sparing; to value; to hold dear; to regret (e.g. a loss); to feel sorry (for)
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something
the way one works; one's working manner
dissatisfaction; discontent; disapproval; objection; complaint; protest
rather; better; instead; if anything
even if ...; even supposing that ...; also as ...; also for ...; also from the position of ...
to desire; to wish; to beg; to request; to have something done for oneself
home delivery (of food); outside catering
inside; interior; among; within; middle; center; during
large; big; great; prominent; -sized; as big as; university
visiting professor; guest professor
introduction; bringing in; leading in; installation