a-ha-ha (laughing loudly)
empty; void; vain; fruitless; lifeless
of no use whatsoever; good for nothing; useless
to have a feeling (that); to have a sensation (that)
whether one likes it or not; inevitably; unavoidably; compulsorily; by force
sincere; honest; faithful
to be blurred (due to motion; of a photo, video, etc.); to be shaken (of a camera); to waver (in one's beliefs, policy, etc.); to shift (position); to be slightly off
first day of the month; (arch.) first ten days of the lunar month
measuring by feel; adjusting by feel; doing by feel; adapting to the situation (one's strength, strictness, etc.); making allowances; using discretion
reconciliation; make peace with
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
spring break; spring vacation
zabuton (flat floor cushion used when sitting or kneeling; usu. rectangular)
to be sad; to mourn for; to regret
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
repeating a year (at school); staying in the same class for another year
to do for (the sake of someone else)
completely; absolutely; totally; (not) at all
to feel like; to feel inclined to do
for the first time in one's life
to act violently; to rage; to struggle; to be riotous
to spring at; to leap upon; to swoop down on; to throw oneself upon (e.g. an enemy)
barking up the wrong tree; calling at the wrong house
being preoccupied with; being obsessed; only thinking of; having only ... on one's mind
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
irritating; troublesome; gloomy (e.g. mood); depressing; heavy (weather); cloudy
to bear up in tragedy; to stand pain well; to hold one's temper; to clench one's teeth; to grit one's teeth
to tear off; to pluck; to scratch off
long ago; already; a long time ago
postal delivery; mail delivery; postman; mailman
several minutes; a few minutes
postbox; mailbox; pillar box
to fold in two; to fold in half; to double up
to be mixed; to be blended with; to be combined; to associate with; to mingle with; to interest
back (side); reverse; other side; inside; background; dark side (e.g. of society)
edge of the eaves; house frontage
to stand (still) a while; to loiter; to stop
popular name; common name; given name
entrance examination (for a transfer student)