unedited remarks; frank opinions
I would be most grateful if you could ...; I would humbly ask that you ...; please ...
attendance; presence; appearance
Hokkaido (island, prefectural-level administrative unit)
vitality; energy; dynamism
school tradition; school customs; school spirit
pet name; nickname; name used to indicate affection, intimacy, informality, etc.
matter being discussed (e.g. in a private conversation); it's not your business; it doesn't matter (to you); our side of the story (in contrast to another's version)
active; dynamic; energetic
weir; bonds; fetters; ties of obligation
account of a dream; fantastic story; wild tale; empty dream
to endeavor (endeavour); to try; to strive; to make an effort; to exert oneself; to be diligent
to stroll about; to saunter; to wander; to dangle; to swing
a pair (of shoes or socks)
losing everything; coming to nothing; having lost the interest and the principal
to make (good) progress; to move right ahead (with the work); to advance
towel blanket; terry-cloth blanket
with all due respect; I'm sorry, but ...; I'm afraid ...
sweatshirt; sweatpants; sweats; sweat
to trick someone (into confirming or revealing the truth); to ask a leading question
to compete (with each other); to contend for; to vie for; to rival
to exclude (someone); to shun; to ignore; to leave out; to ostracize
wildness (plants, animals, etc.); uncouth; rough; unpolished
(sense of) taste; counter for food, drink, medicine, etc.
much more; still more; single layer (or storey, etc.); (arch.) rather; (arch.) sooner
to grow in severity; to grow increasingly severe
Kanto; region consisting of Tokyo and surrounding prefectures; Kanto; north-eastern half of Japan (during the feudal era)
northern part; the north (of a region)
southern part; the south (of a region)
coastal region; coastal area; coastline
to sprinkle (of rain, etc.)
rare; uncommon; rare; lightly cooked; rhea (bird of family Rheidae); Rhea (Greek goddess)
as far as the eye can see