nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
style; manner; way; after (period of time) again (e.g. meeting again after a year); for the first time in (period of time)
education; schooling; training; culture; cultivation; education
research society; study class (e.g. religious); seminar (e.g. presentation of research)
participation; joining; entry; adherence
shortening; contraction; reduction; curtailment; abbreviation
rest; recess; vacation; holiday; dormancy (of a silkworm prior to moulting)
first place; first rank; unit's position; Japanese yew (Taxus cuspidata)
besides; furthermore; on top of that; and yet; nevertheless; even so
related to; in relation to; as far as ... is concerned
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
one; for one thing; only; (not) even; just (e.g. "just try it"); some kind of; one type of
cooperation; collaboration
not feeling like doing ...; having no mind to ...; being in no mood for ...; indifferent; half-hearted; dispirited
to snatch away; to dispossess; to steal
number one; first; best; most; game; round
it is assuredly (that)...; can say with confidence that it is...
(school) athletic festival; sports day; field day
launching; launch; end (of a theatrical run, etc.); closing party (e.g. a theater show); cast party
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
to cut up; to cleave; to spare (time, money, etc.); to use part of something; (arch.) to have a tattoo in the corner of one's eye
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
while surprised; suddenly
to advance; to go forward; to precede; to go ahead (of); to make progress; to improve; to deepen
Saizeriya (abbr) (Italian restaurant chain)
to mind; to care about; to be an issue; to matter; to keep company; to care for; to interfere with
to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off
about to start out; just about to leave or go out; outing; trip
alone; by oneself; on one's own
to lose; to be defeated; to succumb; to give in; to be inferior to; to break out in a rash due to (e.g. lacquer, shaving, etc.)
goodness; excellence; virtue
returning from school; going home from school
to approach; to draw near; to gather (in one place); to come together; to stop by (while on one's way to another place); to drop by; to grow old
indicates means of action; cause of effect; by
intently; single-mindedly; devotedly; solely; earnestly; with all one's heart
work; operation; manufacturing; fatigue duty
high priest; highly-ranked priest; virtuous priest; priest of great sanctity and learning
Shinran (founder of the Jōdo Shinshū sect of Buddhism, 1173-1262)
salvation by faith in Amitabha; relying on others; depending on others
teaching; instruction; teachings; precept; lesson; doctrine