to break into fragments; to go to pieces
to rot away; to crumble to dust; to decay completely; to die in obscurity
(carrying) close to one's person; next to the skin
to cause a loss; to make a hole (in)
ID card; identification card
backlight (in photography, etc.); illumination (of the subject) from behind
one (esp. of two); the other; on the one hand; on the other hand; whereas; although
bringing; taking; carrying
to take; to catch; to capture
return toss (e.g. from a catcher to a pitcher)
catch; catching; catch; shop tout; puller-in; catching (in swimming and boating); catching the water
to give a round of applause; to applaud
smallish; on the small side; somewhat small; short swing of a bat, racquet, etc.
throwing a ball; handball
to fade; to discolor; to discolour; to diminish; to fade (e.g. of a memory)
to get shabby; to go downhill; to go to seed; to go to the dogs
to allot; to allocate; to supply with; to furnish; to fit to; to fasten to
brilliance; polish; lustre; luster; glossy finish (of photographs)
sunny (room, etc.); well sunlit
one of two (possibilities, alternatives, etc.)
to represent; to signify; to reveal; to show; to express; to make widely known
junior high school; middle school; lower secondary school
teacher employment examination
success; passing (e.g. exam); eligibility
power; might; authority; influence
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pile (of noodles, etc.); bullet
How do you do?; I am glad to meet you
(arch.) the art of war; (arch.) martial arts; military force; the sword; valor; bravery
hut; house; boarding house; school dormitory; (arch.) one day's march (approx. 12.2 km)
hill; height; knoll; bonus points awarded to the winner at the end of a game
mountain stream; valley; dale; wetlands; swamp; marsh
translation; version (e.g. "English version")
setback; failure (e.g. plans, business); frustration; discouragement