group; crowd; flock; herd; bevy; school
to be submerged; to be soaked; to be pickled; to be well seasoned; to be totally immersed (in a condition, e.g. laziness)
river; stream; River; the ... river
to push aside; to push one's way through
greeting; a fine thing to say
sense of distance (physical or emotional); feeling of distance
it's none of your business; it's not your concern
to gain in skill; to improve; to get better
to be raised (e.g. child); to be brought up; to grow (up)
mechanical pencil; automatic pencil
might as well; sure, why not; why not use this occasion to ...
suddenly; abruptly; quickly
to follow with one's gaze; to follow with the eyes
to cut and even up; to cut several pieces to the same size
to put one's hand on; to touch
idea; notion; sense (e.g. of duty); resignation; preparedness; observation and contemplation
height (of body); stature
to be shy; to be bashful; to look shy
just as (each) one likes; as (each) one pleases; as (each) one prefers; (each) in one's own way
to do with enthusiasm; to be excited to do; to throw oneself into
sticky paper slip; sticky note
body; group; party; gang; troupe; troop
martial arts; military arts; Bushido
proximity; nearness; soon; nearby
school festival; cultural festival; annual open day school event showcasing student talent
neighbourhood; neighborhood; vicinity
school; proof (of a book, document, etc.); counter for proofs
festival; feast; harassment by an Internet pitchfork mob; online shaming; galore (as in "goals galore"); frenzy
club activities; extracurricular activities
regarding as important; attaching importance to; taking a serious view of; putting emphasis on
culture; civilization; civilisation; Bunka era (1804.2.11-1818.4.22)
not only ... (but also); not merely; as well as; furthermore; besides; moreover
each (person); everyone; individual; respective
program (e.g. theatre, theater); programme; (theatrical) piece; number; performance
previous day; day before; eve; prior day; preceding day
participation; joining; entry; adherence
all you have to do is; just; that's all
besides; furthermore; on top of that; and yet; nevertheless; even so
abstention; nonparticipation
application; request; petition
to exchange glances; to look at each other; to postpone; to put off; to contrast; to compare
refreshment booth; refreshment stand; snack bar
takoyaki; octopus dumplings