the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
to get used to; to grow accustomed to; to become skilled in; to become experienced at; to become tame; to become domesticated
forever; eternally; for good; as long as one likes; indefinitely; endlessly
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
cannot (due to external circumstances); cannot afford to; must not; impossible to; no way one can (do)
house; residence; family; household; lineage; family name
way (of doing); manner; method; means
in accordance with; according to
surely; undoubtedly; sternly; severely; having no slack; rigid
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
suspicious; dubious; unreliable; indecent; unseemly
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
after all; in the end; conclusion; end; end of a game of go, shogi, etc.
in any case; regardless; either way; since it makes no difference anyway (you might as well ...); since it won't change the outcome; if you are doing it regardless
admission (to a school or university); entrance; enrolment; enrollment; matriculation
cooperation; collaboration; help; support
declining; refusal; rejection; announcement; notice
beginning; outset; first; onset
to find a clear solution; to come to a clean decision; to give a clear explanation; to divide exactly (without remainder); to divide evenly
feeling; sensation; preparedness; readiness; thought; sentiment
to be decided; to be settled; to be unchanging; to be the same (as always); to be a fixed rule; to be destined; to be well executed (of a manoeuvre in a sport, game, etc.)
to give; to let (one) have; to give; to do for one; to take the trouble to do; to do to someone's disadvantage
meaning; significance; sense
Japanese league; ri; neighbourhood (under the ritsuryō system; orig. of 50 homes); unit of area (approx. 654 m by 654 m)
to hold one's tongue; to shut up
to wait and see; to see how the land lies
graduation; completion (of a course); moving on (from); outgrowing (something); leaving (a group, company, etc.); quitting
in accordance with; according to; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
to return; to come home; to leave (of a guest, customer, etc.); to get home; to get to home plate
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
to be relieved; to feel relieved
door; gate; opening; title page
to (call and) stop; to call (someone) to stop; to hail (e.g. a taxi)
to hold out; to extend (e.g. a hand); to present; to submit; to sacrifice; to give (up)
a little; a bit; a little while; a short time; a little way; a short distance
to hesitate to; to waver; to be hesitant about
behind; rear; after; later; remainder; the rest; more (e.g. five more minutes)
to put out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to reach (for); to try one's hand at (something new)
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages; counter for cupfuls, bowlfuls, spoonfuls, etc.; counter for boats; counter for octopuses and squid; cup
to drink up; to drink to the last drop; to drink (a glass) dry; to drain (one's glass); to empty; to down (a drink)
to take a breather; to take a rest; to catch one's breath; to take a breath
to greet; to call out (to); to invite; to get in touch (with); to cheer (on); to give vocal support (to)
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am; older girl