imperial university; university founded by the Empire of Japan between 1886 and 1939; Imperial University (name of the University of Tokyo between 1886 and 1897)
campus life; student life; life as a university student
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
detached territory; enclave; exclave; scattered landholdings
to fall into ruin; to become dilapidated; to become run-down; to become desolate; to be badly neglected
spare time; free time; leisure time
to set up shop; to open a store
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
military movements; military actions; military operations; military campaigns
trouble; difficulties; dispute; confusion; disorder; mess
regrettable; vexing; upsetting; unthinkable; wholly unexpected
difficult to ... (physically or emotionally); hard to ...
-less; lacking; non-existing
to blow in (of wind, rain, etc.); to blow (air) into (e.g. a balloon); to breathe (new life) into; to inspire (someone) with; to put into someone's head; to record (audio; on tape, vinyl, etc.)
in the style of (esp. literary, artistic, etc. works); reminiscent of; attached or stretched on
to dwell (in); to exist (within); to stay (at); to stop (at); to be in the womb (of an unborn child); to be part of a constellation
one's own potential; real ability; one's own strength
taking over; handing over; transfer of control; inheriting; passing on the baton
surface; face (i.e. the visible side of an object); front (of a building, etc.); obverse side (i.e. "head") of a coin; outside; exterior; appearance
here and there; various places; all around; muddled; confused; in the wrong order
gossip; corner of the mouth
ray of hope; glimmer of hope
to mark the end; to spell the end
to get hungry; to become hungry
source; origin; birthplace; release from prison; discharge from prison
innocent; childlike; guileless; free of malice; thoughtless; simple-minded
drive; trip by car; to (go for a) drive; to go on a trip by car; to drive (e.g. a car); to drive (innovation, change, etc.)
to be buried; to be covered; to overflow; to be crowded; to be repaid (e.g. debt); to be replenished
poverty; penury; need; shortage; lack; want
to gasp; to pant; to breathe hard; to suffer; to struggle
apprehension; misgivings; uneasiness; fear; anxiety
greatness is comparative; there is always someone better than you; there is always a bigger fish
no vacancy; full occupancy
friend and foe; enemies and allies; both sides
to put on airs; to throw one's weight about; to swagger; to act arrogantly
to learn a lesson (usu. from an unpleasant experience); to be good for someone