lying face down; lying on one's face; placing upside down; placing face down
living by oneself; living alone
promise; agreement; arrangement; something expected or predictable (e.g. running gag); typical or clichéd development (in a story); something considered obligatory or guaranteed (in a certain situation)
resourcefulness; ability (esp. to earn a living); dependability; reliability
end (e.g. of street); tip; beginning; start; odds and ends; scrap
tiger (Panthera tigris); drunkard; drunk; sot
to collect; to gather; to save; to accumulate; to pile up
to change; to swap; to change the object of one's interest or focus; to spend or take time; to infect; to permeate something with the smell or colour of something; to move on to the next or different stage of (a plan, etc.)
feeling refreshed; feeling relieved; neat; tidy; frank; open-hearted; completely
tool; implement; means; furniture
with a glitter; with a sparkle; brand new; shiny and new
to polish up; to shine up
unattractive; ugly; unstylish; uncool
senior high school; high school
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
junior high school; middle school; lower secondary school
spare time; free time; time (e.g. time it takes to do something); time off; day off; quitting (one's job)
which reminds me ...; come to think of it ...; now that you mention it ...; on that subject ...; so, if you say ...
to lie down; to throw oneself down
what; how; what (a) ...!; how ...!; surprisingly; to my amazement
low-ranking soldier; graduation; moving on (from); outgrowing (something); low-ranking samurai (1870-1872); death (of a noble, etc.)
Excellent (grade); A; superiority; excellence; gentle; graceful
to stick into (of something with a sharp point); to prick; to pierce; to resonate emotionally; to move
interruption; suspension; break
fluttering; flapping; (arch.) flickering (light, flame, etc.); frill; piece of thin material
to stretch; to extend; to straighten out; to be flattened; to spread (of paint, cream, etc.); to stretch out (e.g. of a hand); to extend
Lolita fashion; fashion style characterized by frilly dresses, knee socks and bonnets
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
abusive language; violent language; wild words
where; which; anyway; anyhow; sooner or later; eventually
face with no make-up; sobriety
base (e.g. of a triangle); low class; low in social standing; base (e.g. of support); foundation
job; work; duties; trade; skill
superior airs; air of importance; overemphasis
astonished; shocked; amazed; astounded; aghast
decisive defeat; rout; thrashing; losing big
to hold a thing in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to embrace (e.g. a baby); to take upon oneself; to be saddled with