particular; special; (not) particularly; (not) especially
it's no big deal; it's no problem; it's nothing to worry about; safe (and sound); all right
to know; to understand; to be aware of; to consent; to agree
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
first (of all); firstly; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
dubious; puzzled; suspicious
to meet; to face someone; to co-star; to appear together; to be matched; to face against
bamboo grass; generally smaller species of running bamboo that do not shed their sheaths (e.g. Sasa spp.)
place hidden from view; cover; shelter; hiding place
to change; to be transformed; to move to; to be different; to be uncommon
shyness; fear of strangers; stranger anxiety
putting into operation; invocation
fresh; refreshing; invigorating; clear (e.g. voice); fluent; eloquent
attendance (at school); going to school
indiscriminately; blindly; at random; indiscriminate; random; excessive
updating a software version; version upgrade; upgrading
particularly; especially; in particular; expressly
thickheaded; insensitive; dull; thick-skinned
considerably; fairly; quite
effect; effectiveness; efficacy; effects (e.g. sound effects, visual effects, special effects)
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
to turn away; to face away; to ignore; to be uncooperative; to be unconciliatory
shoe rack (in an entrance); cupboard (for shoes and clogs)
to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee
remarkable; striking; obvious
hot topic; talk of the town
one day; all day (long); throughout the day; first day of the month
to move (house); to transfer (department); to change the target of interest or concern; to elapse (passage of time); to be permeated by a colour or scent; to be infected
restlessly; nervously; uneasily; in a fidget
homeroom; form room; form class
to distribute; to hand out; to deliver; to allot; to allocate; to place (staff, soldiers, etc.)
print; printing; (printed) copy; handout; flyer
recess; break time; break between classes; free period; recess time; recreation hour
nonchalant; unconcerned; in a casual manner
management; dealing with; course of events; circumstances; end result (usu. bad); outcome
protagonist; main character; hero(ine) (of a story); head of household