senior high school; high school
second-year student; biennial
to shine; to glitter; to sparkle
it is no exaggeration to say; it is not too much to say
youth; springtime of life; adolescent
right in the center (centre)
time; season; period; phase; stage
of course; certainly; naturally
to be inferior to; to be less good at; to fall behind
(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
from now on; after this; in the future; from here; from this point
year; counter for years (e.g. of an era), grades (e.g. school); period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years)
to see; to witness; to observe; to catch sight of; to get a glimpse of; to encounter
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
should (be); bound (to be); nock (of a bow); nock (of an arrow); nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger); wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out
to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
to start; to begin; to start up (a business, society, etc.); to open (e.g. a store); to start ...; to begin to ...
to draw; to paint; to depict; to describe; to picture in one's mind; to imagine
body; torso; trunk; build; physique; health
a pair (of shoes or socks)
before; previously; ahead; Pardon me for leaving (before you)
to project; to reflect; to cast (shadow)
one; same (mind, path, etc.)
god; deity; incredible; fantastic; (arch.) Emperor (of Japan); (arch.) thunder
force; vigor; influence; authority; impetus; momentum
to fill; to become full (of); to wax (of the moon); to rise (of the tide); to flow; to expire (of a period of time)
that; that thing; that person; then; that time; that place (over there); down there (i.e. one's genitals)
song lyrics; words of a song; libretto
to poke (repeatedly, lightly); to nudge; to peck at (one's food); to pick at; to peck at (someone's faults, etc.); to egg on
small; little; slight; below average (in degree, amount, etc.); low (e.g. sound); soft (e.g. voice)
to (make something) quiver; to shake; to tremble; to vibrate
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
worry; concern; anxiety; care; help; aid
small quantity; little; little while; short distance
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
to pull oneself together; to collect oneself (after a failure); to regain control (of oneself)
big; large; loud; extensive; spacious; important
clearing one's throat; cough