(on) one's own; (by) oneself
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
drone beetle (scarabaeid beetle) (Rhomborrhina japonica)
dripping wet; soaked; drenched
second-year student; biennial
life; living; I; me; student
title (e.g. Doctor, Professor, Lord); job title; position (in a company); degree; status; rank
average; mean; balance; equilibrium
dimension; perspective; point of reference; level (of something)
makings (of); aptitude (for); groundwork; foundation
degree of perfection; level of completion; degree of completion
eager; earnest; strenuous; fervent; assiduous; with utmost effort
coordinate; co-ordinate; matching (e.g. clothes, accessories, furniture, colours); coordinated outfit (clothes and accessories); ensemble; coordinates (items of clothing, furniture, etc. designed to be used together)
to overwhelm (e.g. an opponent); to overpower; to overwhelm (someone with emotion); to move; to intimidate; to frighten
vocal sound; tone of voice
eyesight; vision; visual acuity
to pull one's hair back into a bun
fashion; fad; vogue; prevalence (e.g. of a disease)
hard worker; hardworking person
decider; person who decides; deciding factor; clincher; trump card
neighborhood; neighbourhood; street; block; town
the Dragon (fifth sign of the Chinese zodiac); hour of the Dragon (around 8am, 7-9am, or 8-10am); east-southeast; third month of the lunar calendar
shrine; palace; imperial residence; Imperial prince; Imperial princess; headboard with built-in shelves, drawers, etc.
senior (at work or school); superior; elder; older graduate; progenitor; old-timer
good thing; nice thing; good excuse; good grounds; interjection used to impress an idea or to urge a response
to appear; to come in sight; to become visible; to be expressed (e.g. emotions); to become apparent (e.g. trends, effects)
to mix; to combine; to exchange (words, fire, etc.); to cross (e.g. swords); to join together
to bloom; to blossom; to become lively (esp. of conversation); to become animated; to experience a golden age
light (e.g. aircraft, truck); light motor vehicle (up to 660cc and 64bhp); kei car
course; route; course (of study); program; lane (in running, swimming, etc.); course (of action); policy
fiscal year (usu. April 1 to March 31 in Japan); financial year; academic year; school year; product year
using as an intermediary; through
palace; tonic (of the Japanese and Chinese pentatonic scale); ancient Chinese punishment (castration for men, or confinement for women); zodiacal sign
mark; guide; purpose; aim; sight (on a firearm)
to re-enter; to rejoin; to re-enrol
to drive in (e.g. nail, stake); to hammer in; to hit (a ball, etc.); to drive; to fire into (e.g. a crowd); to launch (e.g. missiles); to input (data)
batting practice facility; batting practice center; batting cage
cheerfully; buoyantly; happily; in high spirits
itching to do something; impatient; sorely tempted; eager
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; pleasantly; (wearing, etc. something) elegantly; smartly; stylishly
dessert stomach; having room for dessert despite being full