indicates position in a sequence; divisions of a kabuki performance
setting a question (for an exam, quiz, etc.); setting a theme (for composition of poetry)
tendency; trend; inclination
disadvantage; handicap; unfavorable position
to deceive; to falsify; to dodge; to beg the question (issue, difficulties); to varnish over; to gloss over
lesson; class work; teaching; instruction
hanky-panky; juggling; cheating; deception; smoke and mirrors
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every
to sit for an examination
difference; variation; difference
interview (e.g. for a job)
(on) one's own; (by) oneself
force; strength; capability; ability; efficacy; effect; effort
taking an examination (esp. school and university entrance)
to perceive; to sense; to understand; to comprehend; to attain enlightenment
pupil; student; schoolchild
far away; far off; far; long ago; long before
to be inferior to; to be less good at; to fall behind
in addition; furthermore; above (which); on top of (which)
head of the student council; president of the student council
celebrity; famous person; public figure; big name
to spread; to be propagated
to gather; to collect; to assemble
to reach the point that; to come to be that; to turn into
older brother; elder brother; young man; buddy; fella
to be much obliged (to someone); to receive favor (favour); to be indebted; to be grateful
remainder; remnant; (not) very; (not) much; too much; excessively
great; grand; magnificent; outstanding; mighty
to notice; to become aware; to be scrupulous; to be attentive; to recover consciousness; to come to oneself
to lose (through death) (e.g. wife, child)
time (three times, each time, etc.); times
keyboard (piano, computer, etc.)
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
tune (melody, piece of music)
head (of a household, etc.); leader; owner; proprietor; subject (of a rumour, etc.); doer (of a deed); guardian spirit (e.g. long-resident beast, usu. with mystical powers)
flustered; confused; panicked