scaffold; scaffolding; foothold; footing; foothold (e.g. in business); foundation
counter for laps or circuits; perimeter; Zhou dynasty (of China; approx. 1046-256 BCE); Chou dynasty
color circle; color wheel
yellow; yellow card; Asian; Oriental
everyday life; daily life
sure to ...; certain to ...; bound to ...; it's natural that ...; it's obvious that ...
to imitate; to follow; to copy; to emulate
to take lessons in; to be taught; to learn (from a teacher); to study (under a teacher); to get training in
to hinder; to obstruct; to disrupt; to interfere with; to cause a delay
to taper to a point; to become pointed; to be on edge; to be nervous; to be sharp (of a voice, words, etc.); to be harsh
fascination; bewitchment; entrancement; dazzlement
early summer; fourth month of the lunar calendar
refreshing (e.g. feeling, scene, wind, morning air); brisk; bracing; fresh; refreshed
dazzling; glaring; dazzlingly beautiful
aimlessly; unexpectedly (showing up); slowly swaying; staggering; moving feebly
favorite; favourite; pet (e.g. teacher's pet); bookmark (in a web browser)
lying on one's back; lying face upward; lying supine
ladybug; ladybird; lady beetle; Asian lady beetle (Harmonia axyridis); harlequin ladybird
the sun; Sol; providence; heaven; god
to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen
long-lasting; long-wearing; wears well; nagamochi; large oblong chest (for clothing, personal effects, etc.)
on the least pretext; at every opportunity; whenever there is a chance; at the drop of a hat
place for boarding vehicles; bus stop; bus terminal; railway platform; taxi stand; jetty
the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; as soon as; whether or not
to assume an air of ...; to act ...; to affect ...; to put on airs; to be self-important
kindergarten (in Japan, non-compulsory education from age 3 until primary school); preschool
nursery school; day nursery; day care center
bye-bye; goodbye; saying goodbye; parting
hungrily; voraciously; ravenously; greedily; avariciously; eagerly
to feel hot; to flush; to burn