even if I say so myself; for me (to do such a thing)
solid (body); solid matter; solid food
to become less crowded; to thin out; to get empty; to be hungry
lunch break; noon recess; noon rest period
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
first thing in the afternoon
sleepiness; drowsiness; the sandman; Morpheus
rampancy; prevalence; domination
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
user; consumer; master (e.g. of swordsmanship); prodigal; spendthrift
one by one; one at a time; in turn
past middle age; nearing old age; near-elderly; age 40
man; male; masculine gender
counter for flat objects (e.g. sheets of paper); (arch.) counter for positions or roles; (arch.) counter for food portions (now only gyōza and soba); counter for ranking level
answer sheet; blank answer paper; examination paper; test paper
swift attack; quick attack; fast break; right away; without delay; immediately
checking answers (e.g. to homework problems); verifying one's answers
to erase; to delete; to turn off (power); to switch off; to extinguish; to put out
to let something (or somebody) go past; to do too much
to be clear (of a sight, sound, colour, etc.); to be bright; to be clear-headed; to be alert; to look upbeat; to be perky; to master (a skill)
glaringly; dazzlingly; blazingly
excitement; stimulation; agitation; arousal
to memorize; to memorise; to learn; to pick up; to feel; to think
blunder; miss; slip; oversight
to pay attention; to be watchful
vocabulary notebook; ring of vocabulary flash cards
to work hard at one's lessons
(school) subject; curriculum; course; item; heading; entry
brush tip; first on a list; head; chief
a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step
scholarly ability; scholarship; knowledge; literary ability
elevation; rise; improvement; advancement; progress
being resolved to (do something); having a wholehearted intention
more and more; all the more; at last; finally; (at the) last moment; worst possible time
gushingly; copiously; profusely; in a steady stream
to bear; to stand; to restrain; to control; to forgive; to put up with