state of mind; mental state; mental attitude
splendid; magnificent; gorgeous
playing; play (margin between on and off, gap before pressing button or lever has an effect)
eagerness; enthusiasm; fervor; excitement; fighting spirit; fighting mood
invitation; introduction; temptation
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
to contain; to comprise; to hold in the mouth; to bear in mind; to understand; to express (emotion, etc.)
refusal; rejection; denial; veto
to do for (someone); to take in; to deceive; to hoodwink
as (e.g. "do as one is told", "as we age we gain wisdom"); wherever (e.g. "wherever my fancy took me")
publication of results; announcement of results
bulletin board; display board; notice board; electronic bulletin board; BBS
to put up (a notice); to post
fixed period; fixed term; regular; periodic; fixed-term commuter pass; fixed-term deposit
examination; consideration; test; quiz
diligently; assiduously; industriously; beavering away
to work hard at one's lessons
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
to boast of; to be proud of; to take pride in
probably isn't (doesn't, won't, etc.); don't (doesn't) intend to; intend not to; must not; (when used in an imperative sentence) don't
nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; plectrum; pick; hook; clasp
just because; even if; even though
superior (in rank); top; higher order (e.g. byte); host computer (of connected device)
constant; invariable; chronic; everlasting
useless; no future in it; doesn't make sense; having no point
university; college; former central university of Kyoto (established under the ritsuryo system for the training of government administrators); the Great Learning (one of the Four Books)
taking an examination (esp. school and university entrance)
outrageous; preposterous; scandalous; inexcusable; absurd; execrable
another school; other schools
dispute; strife; quarrel; dissension; conflict; rivalry
thin veneer; hasty preparation; knowledge or skill learned as a stopgap; re-tempering a dull sword (so that it looks as if it's sharp, but is actually unusable)
to come out all right; to take care of itself; to be OK
to furnish with; to equip with; to prepare for; to make preparations for; to possess (all that is needed); to be endowed with
to put effort into; to strain; to put strength into; to put forth effort
running alone; running solo; having a large lead (over the others); being far ahead (of everyone else); having one's own way; ignoring others' opinions and acting as one wishes
everyday; always; at all times; frequently
to tidy up; to put in order; to settle (problem); to clear (dispute); to finish; to bring something to an end
name; given name; first name
shaking; trembling; pitching; disturbance; unrest; agitation
prickling; stinging; tingling
to address (someone); to accost a person; to talk (to someone); to begin to talk; to start a conversation
quality; value; nature; inherent quality; logical quality
no; nay; well; er; you're welcome; not at all
recess; break time; break between classes; free period; recess time; recreation hour
indescribable; inexpressible; unspeakable; indefinable; nobody can tell
happiness; well-being; joy; welfare; blessedness
congratulations!; well done!; best wishes!; all the best!