cavity; hollow; void; hollow (voice, smile, etc.); blank (eyes, look, etc.); vacant (expression, stare, etc.)
genuine article; real thing; real deal
rare; uncommon; new; novel; fine; nice
to go out (e.g. on an excursion or outing); to leave; to depart; to be about to leave; to be just going out
aquarium (building); oceanarium
fit; attack; spasm; ictus; paroxysm; seizure
sound of a flat surface repeatedly making contact with something; applying a seal or stamp again and again; pasting (paper) all over; daubing; smearing
to strike out; to start swimming
turning sideways; landscape orientation
shallow; superficial; slight (wound); light (sleep); short (time); early
to take a breath; to take a short rest
all members; all hands; everyone; everybody; whole crew
very young; little; childish; immature
dolphin (or other small toothed whales, incl. porpoises, belugas, etc.)
to complain persistently; to gripe; to grumble; to die
bird; bird meat (esp. chicken meat); fowl; poultry
(I) will; (I) shall; let's; (I) wonder (if); might it be (that)
to speak; to say; to vocalize
swing; shake; appearance; behaviour; pretence; pretense; (a customer) coming to restaurant, ryokan, etc. without a reservation or introduction
what little ... one has; tiny amount of; paltry
pocket money; spending money; pin money; allowance
imitating; copying; mimicry; behavior; behaviour; action
good story; heartwarming story; good prospect (e.g. marriage, business)
at that time; in those days
to have a talk; to tell a story
to take good care of; to treasure; to value; to hold dear; to prize; to cherish
(in a) long time; long time (ago); while (ago); long ago; long while (ago); (in a) long while
going out; outing; leaving (one's home, office, etc.)
isolated; standing alone; falling in drops (e.g. rain); saying a single word; muttering just a few words
suddenly; unexpectedly; by chance; accidentally; lightly; nimbly
chain (bicycle, measuring, tire, etc.); chain (store, hotel, etc.)
joint; link; knot; tie-together point
to make merry; to frolic; to be in high spirits
textbook; coursebook; schoolbook
leaving something where it is; abandoning something
physical education; PE; gym (class)
socks; sock; stockings; stocking
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
traveling bag; travelling bag; suitcase
junior high school; middle school; lower secondary school