to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
to extract; to pull out; to draw out; to headhunt; to lure away; to poach
to rub on; to rub against; to lay the blame on; to strike (a match)
to go along; to walk along; to follow
to hang; to droop; to give (e.g. lesson, instruction, scolding) (to someone of lower status); to confer; to drip; to ooze; to leave behind (at death)
preparations for returning (home)
to coo at; to behave like a spoiled child; to snort; to sniff
to lay in stock; to replenish stock; to procure; to learn; to find out; to take in
to force; to compel; to coerce; to press; to impose
great difference; major mistake
custom; practice; said; aforementioned; instance; example
gyaru; (young) woman adhering to a fashion trend usually marked by brown or blond-dyed hair, gaudy clothes and accessories; gal
society; the world; the times
lately; recently; nowadays
ranking table (e.g. sports league)
memorial service for the dead; holding a service
acutely (feel); keenly; severely; tightly; hard
to cut corners; to be shoddy
charm; attractiveness; courtesy; ingratiating behaviour; entertainment; amusement
plain; simple; reserved (behaviour, attitude, etc.); modest; quite; a (little) bit
eager; earnest; strenuous; fervent; assiduous; with utmost effort
to come to like; to become fond of; to fall in love
first place; first rank; unit's position; Japanese yew (Taxus cuspidata)
sailing; marching; going out; dispatch
completion; conclusion; perfect (tense, form, aspect)
pillar; post; support; prop; counter for buddhas, gods, nobles, etc.
shade; shadow; behind (something); other side; background; behind the scenes
often; frequently; lightly (of a movement); easily; simply
(public) notice; attention; public eye; public gaze
to hesitate; to have scruples; to be afraid of what others may think; to lord it over; to have great influence
serious; severe; grave; acute
good thing; nice thing; good excuse; good grounds; interjection used to impress an idea or to urge a response
alternately; by turns; one after the other
slowly (but steadily); gradually; bit-by-bit; slowly soaking in; slowly permeating; oozing out
healthy; sound; wholesome
to call for somebody; to come for someone; to pick someone up
to go to see (something, someone); to visit
gate; branch of learning based on the teachings of a single master; division; phylum; counter for cannons
strict (e.g. security); heavy (e.g. guard); showy; pretentious; impressive; imposing
north; the North; northern territories; North Korea; (arch.) north wind
citizen; citizenry; city inhabitant; townspeople; bourgeoisie; middle class