to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree
to squash; to crush; to flatten
whether or not (in phrases like "I don't know whether or not I can come")
half; 50%; tie; 5 parts; 5%
monkey (esp. the Japanese macaque, Macaca fuscata); ape; sly person; idiot; hick; sliding wooden bolt (for holding a door or window shut); clasp used to control the height of a pot-hook
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
day; days; sun; sunshine; (the) day; daytime; date
to turn one's hand to; to reach out one's hand; to get involved in; to make a move on; to strike; to beat
bad (taste); unpalatable; poor; unskillful; ugly; unattractive
qualifications; requirements; capabilities
to punish; to penalize; to penalise
to receive punishment; to be punished; to pay a penalty
to relax; to make oneself comfortable
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon)
it serves you (him) right; it's what you (he) deserves
to laugh at; to ridicule; to mock; to make fun of; to sneer at
to be put in order; to be put to rights; to be disposed of; to be solved; to be finished; to be married (off)
instead of; in place of; as a substitute for; in exchange for; in return for; to make up for
without; but if; otherwise; or else
to rub; to pat; to stroke; to massage
environment; circumstance
a little; some; somewhat; amount; quantity; number
certain; sure; doubtless; I have no doubt; You can depend on it; It's a safe bet
to get strong; to gain strength
to make a mistake; to be incorrect; to be mistaken
at that time; in those days
right; correct; proper; righteous; just
to be called ...; to be referred to as ...
to be unreasonable; to whine; to act like a baby
to become less crowded; to thin out; to get empty; to be hungry
bento; Japanese box lunch
to give; to offer; to lift up; to hold up; to raise
dissatisfaction; discontent; displeasure; complaint; unhappiness
teacher; instructor; sensei; title or form of address for a teacher, master, doctor, lawyer, etc.; intimate or teasing form of address; (arch.) one's elder
physical education; PE; gym (class)
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
physical condition; state of health
exercise; physical training; appeal; campaign; motion; movement
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
to lead (a) life (usu. preceded by the type of life)
at this stage; at this point; now (contrasting with the past)
recess; break time; break between classes; free period; recess time; recreation hour