to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
clue; lead; key; handhold; hold
to be too numerous; to be too much
unclear; obscure; unknown; unidentified; ignorance; lack of wisdom
suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly
to burst into tears; to burst out crying; to begin to cry; to be moved to tears
helpless; forlorn; hopeless; unpromising; lonely; discouraging
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
full bloom (esp. of cherry blossom); full blossom
new leaves; young leaves; fresh verdure
verdant; fresh and green; bright green; lush
to grow thickly; to be in full leaf; to be rampant; to luxuriate; to be luxurious
to paw (at) the ground; to struggle (using one's arms and legs); to flounder; to struggle (to escape an adverse situation); to strive
nonsense; no meaning; meaningless
languid; weary; listless; melancholy
fresh verdure; new green leaves
sudden; abrupt; unexpected; unforeseen
what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
habit; (social) custom; practice; convention
change of pace; change of mood; (mental) break (e.g. going for a walk); refreshment
to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about
lie; fib; mistake; error; unwise move; bad decision
biggest; greatest; largest; maximum
not only ... but also; in addition to; consequently
to leak out (a secret); to be exposed (a lie, improper behaviour, etc.); to be found out; to get away (of fish)
studying for a test (esp. school or university entrance examinations)
taking an examination (esp. school and university entrance)
doubt; question; suspicion; dubiousness
to make fun of; to look down on; to make light of
shock (psychological); crisis (esp. financial); event that rattles the markets; shock (physical, mechanical); shock (e.g. due to lack of blood flow); trauma
university entrance examination
regarding; in; to; towards; with regards to
to have an ulterior motive; to have an axe to grind
elementary; basic; rudimentary
superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding
to dedicate; to make an offering; to supply; to store; to finish; to bring to a close; to restore (something to its place)
junior high school student; middle school pupil
agreement (e.g. business, dispute); understanding; compromise; mutual relations (between family members, coworkers, etc.)
to be decided; to be settled; to be unchanging; to be the same (as always); to be a fixed rule; to be destined; to be well executed (of a manoeuvre in a sport, game, etc.)