as it is; as one likes; because; condition; state
well then ...; in that situation; in which case
publisher; publishing house; publishing company
regret; chagrin; mortification; freedom from obstructive thoughts
to state one's opinion; to offer one's opinion; to opine
very; extremely; extreme; excessive; splendid; impressive
editor (in publishing, etc.)
to adhere to; to stick to; to keep close to; to go along with; to get involved with; to be thick with
Kwansei Gakuin University; Kansai Gakuin University
alumni association; graduates' association; alumni meeting; class reunion
room; wife (of someone of high rank); scabbard; Chinese "Encampment" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
president (of a society); chairman
without (doing); instead of; if (it) isn't done; if (one) doesn't do ...; if not ...; unless ...
to strain or exert oneself; to go all out
to be anxious or concerned about; to ponder (anxiously); to fear; to investigate; to consider; to plan
shirt (undergarment); undershirt; singlet; shirt (outerwear; usu. with collar and buttons)
telephone call; phone call; telephone (device); phone
to turn up (hem, sleeves, etc.); to fold back (e.g. page); to turn back; to double back; to loopback (a signal, message, etc.)
under (influence, control, conditions, etc. of); during (war, occupation, etc.)
interval; period of time; among; between; good opportunity; chance
therefore; consequently; accordingly; for that reason
(at a rate of) once a month; 10 percent monthly interest
smart (clothing, etc.); stylish; slim; slender; skilful; slick
to do physical exercise; to be physically active; (lit.) to move one's body
whole (body); full-length (e.g. portrait); systemic
seasoning; flavour; condition; state; (state of) health; physical condition
to turn away; to face away; to ignore; to be uncooperative; to be unconciliatory
personality; character; personal appearance; gentility
in one's own way or style
exquisite; superb; perfect; miraculous
this world; this life; world of the living
to ask a question; to ask questions
ladle; tadpole; musical note
marks; points; score; number of items; number of articles
reader (person); person who reads the cards (in karuta games); composer (of a poem)