telepathy; tacit understanding; thought transference; non-verbal Zen Buddhist transmission to a disciple of the central tenets of Buddhism
to surround; to encircle; to besiege; to lay siege to; to play (go, shogi, etc.)
companion; fellow; group; company; member of the same category (family, class)
to feel awkward; to feel ashamed; to feel inferior; to feel shy (about doing something)
announcement; presentation; demonstration; displaying; showing; introducing
(sound of) laughter; laughing voice
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon)
to fish; to look for; to search for; to go on a spree (spending, reading, etc.); to binge
one stroke (of a brush); a few lines (of writing); note; writing in one go (without stopping to apply more ink to the brush); parcel (of land); same handwriting
patient's condition; pathology
lowly people (Edo period); eta
deserted (esp. store, market, town, streets); quiet; inactive (business, trade, etc.); slack; idle; free
being seen here and there; appearing in various places
life; living; I; me; student
simultaneously; all at once; in unison
hurriedly; in a hurry; in haste
chair; stool; post; office; position
to come into contact with; to touch (each other); to have a brush with
counter for people (usu. seating, reservations and such); first name; famous; great; name; noun
address (e.g. of house); residence; domicile
to accept an object and hold it reverently over one's head
deep emotion; impression; inspiration
student (esp. a university student)
determination; resolution
application; subscription; entry (competition, raffle, etc.); enlistment
Sapporo (city in Hokkaido)
to make noise; to make racket; to rustle; to swoosh; to make merry; to clamor; to clamour
Hokkaido (island, prefectural-level administrative unit)
fresh; refreshing; invigorating; clear (e.g. voice); fluent; eloquent
non-slip device (material, tread, etc.); non-skid; anti-slip; back-up option (esp. with regard to university admissions); back-up choice; insurance choice
failing college entrance exams and retaking them a year later
person who has spent X years after graduating high school attempting to get admitted to (a specific) university
pardon; forgiveness; forbearance
junior (at work, school, etc.); younger people; younger student