to be confusing; to be different from what one is used to
doing things at one's own pace (e.g. slower than others); doing things one's own way (esp. in an inconsiderate manner)
(for the) first time in one's life
natural; understandable; reasonable; no wonder
participants; participating athletes
outline; summary; overview; synopsis; abstract; abridgment
thrust; charge; digging into (a matter); depth; straight man (of a comedy duo); quip; jab
simultaneous; all at once
(not) even when using ...; (not) even with the help of ...; (not) even by ...
casual; doing something without taking it too seriously
memory-making; making memories
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
difficult; tough; formidable; redoubtable; stubborn
B class; B grade; second rate
temporary license; temporary licence
official regulations; inner rules
second grade; second class; secondary
to do over again; to redo; to start over; to remake; to resume; to recommence
lesson; class work; teaching; instruction
weak person; the weak; vulnerable person; disadvantaged person
story; tale; talk; discussion
patting; stroking; caressing
one's circumstances; environment; situation (in life)
region south of Tokyo on Pacific Ocean side of Japan; eastern sea; East Sea (Korean name for Sea of Japan)
to qualify (as); to have the qualifications (for ...); to be entitled to; to have a claim (for)
to acquire a position; to hold an appointment
(social) standing; status; identity; birth; one's circumstances; one's means
guarantee; security; assurance; pledge; warranty
carefree; optimistic; careless; reckless; heedless; happy-go-lucky
to rekindle one's love; to fall in love again (with a person one has previously been in love with)
cold; frigid; bracing; dignified
to gain strength; to have energy
to reject; to spurn; to turn down; to refuse
to meet face-to-face; to discuss unreservedly
perplexity; difficult question; difficult problem
front stage; center stage (of politics, etc.)
clamour; clamor; uproar; tumult; furore; furor
how about ...?; I wonder; I don't know
cormorant (Phalacrocoracidae spp.)
guidance; leadership; leading the way
major company; big company; front castle gate; force attacking the front of a castle
underground train; subway
Imperial Palace (of Japan); imperial residence