from the place (where); from the fact that ...; caused by the fact that ...; because
quite; very; 10^48; quindecillion
antiquity; the previous era
sticking (in one place, position, etc.); settling; becoming established (of a custom, system, etc.); taking hold; fixation (photography); fixing
new era; new period; new age; new epoch
(husband and wife) both working; dual income
below; down; bottom; beneath; underneath; just after; right after
younger brother; little brother; brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); (arch.) pupil; (arch.) apprentice
to bother; to meddle; to poke one's nose (into another's business); to be too helpful
improvement (e.g. in skill, ability); advance; progress; communication of opinions of the general populace to those of high rank
to become familiar with; to fit in; to adapt oneself; to get used to; to grow accustomed to
to consider as; to regard (as equivalent); to deem (as); to equate
isolation; being alone; being friendless
study; pursuit of knowledge
reasonably; fairly; hurriedly; in a rush; approximately; about
to become public; to become known; to come out in the open; to be formal; to be official
black sheep (of a family); ostracism
university; college; former central university of Kyoto (established under the ritsuryo system for the training of government administrators); the Great Learning (one of the Four Books)
graduation; completion (of a course); moving on (from); outgrowing (something); leaving (a group, company, etc.)
joining a company; getting a job with a company; entering a company
premodern; old-fashioned; outmoded; antiquated
business; affairs; duties; work; procedure; task
what is called; as it is called; the so-called; so to speak
to be fed up (with); to be tired (of); to be stumped; to be nonplussed; to wince; to shrink back
endurance; patience; perseverance; self-control; self-restraint
business discussion; negotiation
this occasion; at this time; now
skilled person; capable person; doer; performer; giver; bestower
straight; straightforward; direct; neat (e.g. spirits); black (e.g. tea, coffee); entering university directly from high school; fast ball
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
hit it off with (a person); find a kindred spirit in (a person); sympathy; mutual understanding
homosexuality; homosexual love
nature; disposition; temperament; qualities; attributes; talents
adaptation; accommodation; conformity