insincere smile; ingratiating smile; polite smile; forced smile
hot summer; middle of summer
to go back to the start; to reset; to restore; to return to the point (of a discussion); to return something (that has been moved) to previous place; to reconstitute
quite a chore; not that easy; fairly difficult
full house; all seats occupied; fully occupied
subordinate; secondary; junior; incidental
to work hard at one's lessons
silent profile (in cell phones); silent mode; vibrate mode
to master (e.g. a skill); to become accustomed to (e.g. a lifestyle); to acquire (e.g. a habit); to retain
what's the best thing to do?; what to do?
inside one's heart; in one's mind
to curse (at someone); to call someone names; to speak bitterly
hereditary occupational group (Yamato period)
again (and again); once again; yet again
study; learning; tutorial
steady; honest; sober; straightforward
(an) unknown; unknown number; variable; unknown quantity; not yet known
godsend; lifesaver; timely offer; windfall
examination (exam) questions; questions for an examination
preparation; provision; guarding
alighting (from a train, bus, etc.); getting off; getting out (of a car)
good-looking man; fine figure of a man
to put oneself on guard; to stand ready; to square off
solemn (ceremony, atmosphere, etc.); austere; grave; majestic; dignified; stately
it's been a long time; long time no see
to be flustered; to lose one's presence of mind
to weigh on one's mind; to trouble one's heart; to be concerned about; to worry about
to endeavor (endeavour); to try; to strive; to make an effort; to exert oneself; to be diligent
elegant; refined; polished; high-quality goods; first-class article
furnishings; implements; equipment
to stretch larger; to enlarge (photos); to delay (e.g. the end of a meeting)
taking a picture secretly; taking a sneak shot; making a secret video recording; filming without someone's knowledge
to be collected; to be gathered (e.g. mushrooms, etc.); to be harvested; to be able to collect; to be able to mine
going through thick and thin to attain one's objective; enduring unspeakable hardships for the sake of vengeance
piece(s) of firewood (esp. chopped or split from logs); kindling (twigs, branches, etc.); firewood
liver; innards; courage; spirit; crux; essential point
to lick; to lap; to taste; to experience (esp. a hardship); to look down on (someone); to make fun of
historical event; ancient event; tradition; folklore; legend