to sit for an examination
copy; photocopy; blurb on a book jacket; catch copy
question sheet; question paper
rote memorization (memorisation); rote learning; indiscriminate memorizing (memorising)
flair; flash; insight; flash (of inspiration, wit, etc.); waving (e.g. of a flag in the wind)
slap in the face; slap on the cheek
setting a question (for an exam, quiz, etc.); setting a theme (for composition of poetry)
place; point; part; counter for places, parts, passages, etc.
correction; rectification; mending; repair
studying very hard; studying like mad
to look out on; to overlook; to face (a situation, crisis, etc.); to meet (e.g. death); to deal with (an issue); to attend (e.g. a function)
response (felt in the hands); resistance; reaction; response; effect
answer sheet; blank answer paper; examination paper; test paper
to become speechless; to be at a loss for words
national language; Japanese language (often as a school subject in Japan); native Japanese words (as opposed to loanwords)
(good) result; outcome; fruits (of one's labors); product; accomplishment
return of something; repayment
stepwise; one step at a time
unflaggingly; steadily; untiringly; knocking; tapping; clicking
polar bear (Ursus maritimus)
to become pale; to turn pale
launching; launch; end (of a theatrical run, etc.); closing party (e.g. a theater show); cast party
cheering song; supporters' song
to take home; to carry home; to bring back home; to take out (e.g. food)
came here; coming here; recently
early on; earlier on; from early
overthrow; defeat; bringing down; knockdown
beautification; glorification
committee; commission; board; panel; committee meeting
perhaps; possibly; by some chance; by some possibility
to have a cramp; to be pulled too tight
(one's) consideration; (taking) notice; interest; within the eye
claim; insistence; assertion; advocacy; emphasis; contention
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
to raise one's voice; to shout
aloof; morose; stuck-up; smelling strongly of something; having a pungent smell