when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)
simply; merely; only; solely
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
to betray; to turn traitor to; to double-cross
volunteer activities; volunteerism
memory; sense; experience
last (on the list); (at the) bottom; (in) last position; tailender
to have a warped view; to be jaundiced; to feel that one has been unfairly treated; to be jealous; to be envious
awareness of things around one; ability to understand what is going on around oneself; judgment; judgement; discretion
intently; single-mindedly; devotedly; solely; earnestly; with all one's heart
to be raised (e.g. child); to be brought up; to grow (up)
bright; intelligent; clever; smart
rural area; countryside; the sticks; hometown
the number of people; many people; a large number of people; (counted as an) adult
honorable certificate; honourable certificate
(picture) frame; framed picture; amount (esp. of money); sum
sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly
hiragana; cursive Japanese syllabary used primarily for native Japanese words (esp. function words, inflections, etc.)
indiscriminately; blindly; at random; indiscriminate; random; excessive
running continuously; firing in rapid succession
often; frequently; now and then; occasionally
synthesis; coordination; putting together; comprehensive
superior (in rank); top; higher order (e.g. byte); host computer (of connected device)
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
garbage can; rubbish bin; trash can; dustbin
to write incorrectly; to miswrite; to spoil (e.g. a letter) due to writing mistakes; to ruin; to make a mess of
individual; one by one; separate; each
trend of the times; way things are going
to go against; to oppose; to disobey; to defy
person of high rank or position
to complain; to make a complaint
order; rank; position (e.g. in a race); precedence
to surpass; to outstrip; to excel
miserable; wretched; unhappy; sad; pitiable
since then; from that time; ever since
jingle; ding; ringing of small bells
to stop walking; to pause
bye-bye; good-bye; see you; saying goodbye; parting
to pull; to tug; to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest); to draw back (e.g. one's hand); to draw in (one's chin, stomach, etc.); to draw (a card, mahjong tile, etc.)
to begin to walk; to set out
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
moving to new seats; moving to new desks
next-door neighbors; (living, sitting) next to each other
charge; duty; person in charge; connection; linking