cat (esp. the domestic cat, Felis catus); shamisen; geisha; wheelbarrow; clay bed-warmer; bottom; submissive partner of a homosexual relationship
crow (Corvus spp.); raven
rubbing cheeks together (as a display of affection); pressing cheeks together
lightly (floating, drifting, etc.); buoyantly; soft; fluffy; unsteadily; flightily
good feeling; feeling good
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
quickly, in a bouncing way (e.g. for a bow)
ear; hearing; edge; crust; selvedge (non-fray machined edge of fabrics); selvage
to stand up; to put up; to thrust into; to bury into; to make (a noise); to start (a rumour); to make
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
to catch; to capture; to catch hold of (someone); to stop (e.g. a stranger in the street); towards (someone); at (someone)
skill; skillful; dexterity; flattery
words of praise; eulogy; compliment
considerable; great; important; significant; a big deal
your home; your family; their home; (my) home
hut; cabin; small theatre (theater); temporary playhouse; one's own house
door; gate; opening; title page
to open (a door, etc.); to unwrap (e.g. parcel, package); to open (for business, etc.); to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out
wherein; therein; thereinto
clothes (esp. Western clothes); counter for doses of medicine, gulps of tea, drags of a cigarette, etc.
slightly (of an action); (looking) small and quiet
sleeve; wing (of a stage, desk, gate, etc.)
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
bay laurel (Laurus nobilis); bay tree; sweet bay; laurel tree
ring; circle; hoop; wheel; circle (e.g. of friends)
maid; helper; help; assistance
committee; commission; board; panel; committee meeting
knowing; (an) acquaintance
have to (verb); must (verb); is indispensable; absolutely necessary
latter period; second half; late stage; third trimester; second semester
entry to school or university; matriculation; enrolment (in university, etc.) (enrollment)
pupil in ... year; student in ... year
thank you; thanks; much (thanks); very (sorry); quite; really; somehow
system; organization; organisation; imperial command; laws; regulation
integrated education; integrated school system; system where students can progress from elementary through secondary levels without entrance examinations
first term; first half-year; preceding period; early period
one; 1; best; first; foremost; beginning; start
good; advantage; sake; purpose; consequence; result
one; for one thing; only; (not) even; just (e.g. "just try it"); some kind of; one type of
life; living; I; me; student
activity (of a person, organization, animal, volcano, etc.); action; movie (esp. during the silent movie period)