to obey respectfully; to humble oneself; to sit straight (upright, respectfully, attentively)
outside a gate; beyond one's area of expertise
scrawl; scribble; graffiti; doodle
intake (e.g. of salt); ingestion; absorption (e.g. of new knowledge); adoption (e.g. of foreign culture); reception and protection
in a ward; within the ward; within the zone; within the district
(electric) torch; flashlight
four corners; crossroads; intersecting street; street corner
main street (as opposed to a side street); high street
at the very beginning of one's speech; immediately upon opening one's mouth (to speak); before anything else; first of all
to concentrate one's effort (on something)
everything one does; whatever one does
state of mind; mentality; psychology
self-centered; self-centred; selfish
(one's) consideration; (taking) notice; interest; within the eye
girl; baby girl; schoolgirl; girl pupil
a little; a bit; a small amount; a little while; a short time; a moment
matter being discussed (e.g. in a private conversation); our side of the story (in contrast to another's version)
sometimes; occasionally; now and then; from time to time
to make a gesture or say something during a break in conversation, playing of songs, etc.; to interrupt
to work hard; to work diligently; to do one's best; to try one's hardest
to be talked about; to get a name for oneself; to get publicity
astonished; stunned; startled out of one's wits; thunderstruck; open-eyed astonishment
shriek of delight; cry of joy
test of courage (by going to a frightening place, e.g. a graveyard)
to sever; to cut off; to suppress; to eradicate; to abstain (from); to give up
perfect; complete; thorough; leaving nothing to be desired; more than satisfactory
normal temperature; room temperature; constant temperature; fixed temperature
best-before date (on food); use-by date; expiry date; expiration date
spot; dot; place; location; (airport) apron; spot advertisement; spot advertising
public transportation; public transport
going straight home (without first returning to one's workplace); returning home directly
domestically produced; domestic; Japanese-made
station wagon; estate car; minivan; people carrier