to fade; to discolor; to discolour; to diminish; to fade (e.g. of a memory)
skipping out; cutting class; truancy; procrastination
to be completely satisfied; to be completely contented
soft (and fluffy) (e.g. bed, bread, baked potato); (arch.) absent-mindedly
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
sound of thin metal or plastic surface caving in and springing back; action of quickly bowing or lowering one's head; (with a) bob of the head
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
hiding one's embarrassment
sometimes; occasionally; at times; seasonal; of the season; appropriate (for the season or occasion)
to smell; to smell of; to have a smell
outside the school; outside the university; unaffiliated with the university; off-campus; extramural
surprise attack; surprise visit; catching a person off guard
unprepared; careless; imprudent; indiscreet
indicates two contrasting actions; (arch.) indicates possessive (often found in place names and compound words)
space; room; vacancy; opening; free time; time to spare
needle; pin; hook; stinger; thorn; hand (e.g. clock, etc.); pointer
tiny amount of money; a penny; one letter; one character; one mon (unit of currency)
line; stripe; line (e.g. telephone line); wire; ray (e.g. X-ray); beam; line (e.g. of a railroad)
with a rustling sound; rippling (of a stream, etc.); murmuring; slurping down (ochazuke); quickly and easily (e.g. write a letter); with ease
notebook; memo pad; certificate; identification card
tobacco; cigarette; cigaret; tobacco plant (Nicotiana tabacum)
to give (as a gift); to present; to confer; to bestow; to award
giving something a try because it will not do any harm
congratulations!; well done!; best wishes!; all the best!
eleventh day of the month; eleven days
to catch sight of; to come into view; to happen to see
violent shock; agitation; turbulence; turmoil; upheaval; excitement
to ignite; to set fire to; to spark (an incident, etc.); to inflame (a situation, etc.)
handbrake; parking brake; emergency brake
to narrowly escape (e.g. death); to hang onto (life); (arch.) to ascertain; (arch.) to make definite
to master (a skill); proprietor; manager; leader; chief; master (of arts, science, etc.); master (recording)
retention; maintenance; preservation
secrecy; highly classified information
club activities; extracurricular activities