and they all lived happily ever after; having a happy ending; ending without incident
according to; by (means of); due to; because of
evident; plain; distinct; clear
mock exam; practice exam; practice test
like this; in this way; as you see
harmonious; peaceful; happy; amicable; smooth; free from trouble
don't worry; no worries; never mind
railing; guard rail; (arch.) (shining) brightly (of the moon or stars); (arch.) (flowing) endlessly (of tears)
to play (a stringed or keyboard instrument)
independence; autonomy; self-reliance
ability to take action; ability to take initiatives; energy; dynamism; drive
to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire
failed attempt (at a crime, suicide, etc.)
craft; cunning; guile; serpentine wisdom
obstruction of business; interference with business
explanation; excuse; clarification; vindication; apology
to yearn for; to long for; to follow (someone); to idolize (for virtue, learning, status, etc.)
action committee; executive committee
changing one's image and becoming more social and extroverted upon entering high school
tuber; taro; yokel; bumpkin; dud; worthless thing
closing up shop (for the day); stopping business; going out of business
women's college; women's university
(university) admission category for recommended candidates
designated school recommendation; recommendation for admission from a school designated by the university
last third of a month; 21st to the last day of a month
gift; boon; (good) result; fruit (e.g. of one's efforts)
electrical appliances; electric appliances
consolation money; solatium; reparation; damages; settlement
including; inclusive of; komi; extra points given to the white player as compensation for playing second (in go)
unable to do one's work; can't get anything done
vista; view; scene; counter for scenes (in a play)
Island; insula; island; islet
outdoors; outside; open air; fields; outskirts; suburbs
to be possible (in terms of time, money, etc.); to be able (to do); to fit (schedule, budget)
abandoning (hope, plans); giving up
to give one's everything; to make one's best effort; to be enthused; to put your back into it
not understanding; not knowing
erratic; offbeat; wild; extraordinary
by no means; never!; something unexpected; emergency; (arch.) currently; (arch.) for the time being
summary site; aggregator; type of site which features summaries of online discussion threads and blogs
leaving or staying; (one's) course of action; (one's) position; (one's) attitude