to take (seat, position, course, office, etc.); to assume; to ascend (the throne); to accede; to start (on a journey); to commence
to install (a king, emperor, etc.); to appoint (to a post); to promote; to assign (to study under)
any moment now; any minute now; as soon as possible; right away
hobby; pastime; tastes; preference; liking
dreamland; land of Nod; realm of dreams
personal history; curriculum vitae; resume
to pull out; to draw out; to omit; to leave out; to do to the end; to carry through; to let out (e.g. air from a tyre)
indicates supposition; if ... then; when; (typically after someone's name) indicates exasperation
trouble; troubles; worry; distress; sorrows; anguish
youth; springtime of life; adolescent
to think; to consider; to think (of doing); to plan (to do); to judge; to assess; to imagine
future (usually near); prospects
overserious; deeply sincere; very earnest
matter being discussed (e.g. in a private conversation); it's not your business; it doesn't matter (to you); our side of the story (in contrast to another's version)
to pollute; to contaminate; to soil; to disgrace; to dishonour; to dishonor
occupation; profession; job; vocation; trade; calling
junior (at work, school, etc.); younger people; younger student
leading actor; star; leading figure; central figure; key figure
senior high school student
(looking) over the top of one's glasses; (looking) through a pair of glasses
job hunting; job searching
navigation; (car) navigation system; navigator
finding employment; getting a job
innocent; cherubic; childlike
to become familiar with; to fit in; to adapt oneself; to get used to; to grow accustomed to
thank you; thanks; much (thanks); very (sorry); quite; really; somehow
few; a little; scarce; insufficient; seldom
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
circumstances; conditions; situation; reasons; state of affairs
sacred precincts; sanctuary; consecrated ground; issue that is regarded as being off-limits; matter that is not up for discussion
lack of understanding; lack of sympathy
uncomfortable feeling; feeling out of place; sense of discomfort; malaise; physical unease
(shout of) encouragement; cheering; rooting; support
new student; freshman; first-year student
to take good care of; to treasure; to value; to hold dear; to prize; to cherish
to cherish; to treasure; to prize; to take good care of; to look after
(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
impossible; unlikely; improbable
declaration; indication; representation; manifestation; demonstration; expression
reading; reading (of a kanji, esp. kun reading); reading (e.g. of a situation); insight