to whirl; to eddy; to swirl; to whirl around (of feelings, thoughts, etc.); to swirl around; to surge
while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily
to stay on; to remain; to hold out; to stop (doing); to give up
to dump (e.g. onto the floor); to empty by overturning; to throw out (the contents); to tell everything; to open one's heart; to reveal (a secret, the truth, etc.)
to cut into (a line, conversation, etc.); to force oneself into (e.g. a crowd); to fall below (of stock prices, sales, etc.); to drop below; to wedge; to play a wedge
to tremble; to shiver; to shake
scum of society; good-for-nothing; vermin
compensation; reparation; price (of achieving a goal); cost; paying compensation on someone's behalf; compensation
fault; error; indiscretion; faux pas
bottomless; endlessly deep; infinite
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
to be affected; to be theatrical; to be pompous
the most; the extreme; prime; conspicuous
low (level, value, price, etc.)
to rant and rave; to raise hell
visitor (to a shrine or temple)
to leave it as is; to leave it at that; to let it be; to stop with something
please!; I'm asking you; for heaven's sake
one (thing); one piece; one item
common saying; everyday talk; common parlance; vulgar; lowbrow; indecent
student preparing for or taking examinations (usu. entrance exams); test-taker
stone; rock; jewel; precious stone; flint (in a lighter); (round) game piece
mock exam; practice exam; practice test
March; third month of the lunar calendar
study; diligence; working hard; experience; knowledge; discount
to bear; to stand; to restrain; to control; to forgive; to put up with
to clatter; to rattle; to flap (noisily); to get in a panic; to get in a flap; to rush around
to shout; to cry (out); to yell; to scream; to clamour
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
in any case; at any rate; anyhow; anyway; as you know; for you see
second year of junior high school; second-year junior high school student; behaving in a way characteristic of teenagers going through puberty, esp. by being overly self-conscious; (lit.) 2nd year of junior high sickness
trust (in); confidence; faith; reliance
achievements; actual results; accomplishments; past results; track record
to look daunted; to look embarrassed; to be disappointed
ancient writing (Edo-period or older); classical literature; ancient Chinese character (pre-Qin period); Chinese character script used before the Qin period
to meet; to assemble; to gather; to encounter; to run into
studying for a test (esp. school or university entrance examinations)
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
marks; points; score; number of items; number of articles
(school) subject; curriculum; course; item; heading; entry
one's heart; one's mind; one's intentions
speaking by proxy; speaking for (someone else); payment by proxy; compensation by proxy; acting for (someone else); carrying out (on someone's behalf)
backing band (for singer); backup band