while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily
ill-natured; mean; nasty; sadistic; cruel; mean-spirited
rough; careless; slovenly; slipshod; rude; impolite
(in the same way) as before; as always
to balance; to be in harmony; to be in equilibrium; to suit; to go well together; to be a good match
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
something thrown in (with a purchase); something extra; (giving a) discount; price reduction; addition; embellishment (e.g. to a story)
to find; to discover; to come across; to be used to seeing; to be familiar with
to be better (than); to be superior; to surpass; to excel; to be excellent
to be unreasonable; to whine; to act like a baby
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
below; down; bottom; beneath; underneath; just after; right after
rank; ranking order; hierarchy
to flatter; to curry favor (with); to fawn (on); to flirt (with; a man); to make eyes (at)
mundane; routine; everyday; unremarkable; common; day-to-day
to desire; to want; to expect (of someone); to hope for; to see; to command (a view of)
one's say; one's point; one's case; complaint; objection; grievance
to match; to be a match for; to rival; to equal; to compare with
matter being discussed (e.g. in a private conversation); our side of the story (in contrast to another's version)
to push; to thrust; to press (down); to push (e.g. a button); to stamp (e.g. one's name); to affix (a seal); to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
softly; mildly; gently; politely
to cut corners; to be shoddy; to slack off; to play a tenuki; to tenuki
love birds; sickeningly sweet and soppy couple
to hurry; to rush; to hasten; to make something happen sooner
senior high school; high school
graduation; completion (of a course); moving on (from); outgrowing (something); leaving (a group, company, etc.); quitting
as you see; as you can see; in accordance with what you see
to be popular (esp. with the opposite sex); to be well liked; to be pampered (spoiled, doted upon, etc.); to be welcomed
to that extent; to that degree; so much; so
bright; intelligent; clever; smart
attractive; good-looking; stylish; cool; smooth; neat
unwelcome; nerdish; unpopular
it cannot be that ...; it is highly unlikely that ...; it is impossible that ...
limit; limits; degree; extent; the end; the last; as long as ...
imitating; copying; mimicry; behavior; behaviour; action
to receive; to take; to get someone to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch
sightseeing; watching; viewing; sightseer; spectator; viewer