not only ... but also; in addition to; consequently
to support; to prop; to sustain; to hold at bay; to stem; to check
to stamp one's feet (in frustration, impatience, etc.)
to bite; to chew; to gnaw; to fumble one's words (esp. during a play, broadcast, etc.); to falter with one's words; to crash against (e.g. of waves); to break onto (shore)
instability; insecurity; crankiness
suddenly; casually; accidentally; incidentally; unexpectedly; unintentionally
with a start; with a jump
term-end exam; end-of-term test; finals
summer vacation; summer holiday
around there; near there; or thereabouts; or so; such a matter; such a thing
examination; quiz; test; tryout; rehearsal (in filming)
intensive; concentrated; focused
study; diligence; discount; reduction
from the standpoint of; as a matter of (e.g. fact); aboard (a ship or vehicle); on top of; first volume (e.g. book); superior quality; best
genius; prodigy; natural gift
little girl; maiden; young lady; (arch.) female between 17 and 20 years old (ritsuryo period)
to spend time (on doing something)
rule; regulation; settlement; conclusion; habit; custom
test period; exam period; examination time
failing mark (e.g. in exam)
chime; bell (e.g. doorbell)
study group; study meeting
lateness; tardiness; arriving late
bustling; shuffling; squirming; creepy crawly
thorn; spine; splinter (esp. lodged in one's flesh); hard sharp item (esp. lodged in one's throat, e.g. fish bone); biting words
Urashima Tarō; (a) Rip van Winkle; fairy-tale fisherman who, after visiting the underwater Palace of the Dragon King, returns centuries later
extended leave; long vacation
paying for one's mistakes; getting one's just deserts; suffering the consequences (of one's own actions); reap what you sow
arriving at work late as if one were an executive; (lit.) management attendance at work
to be sorry; to beg pardon; to be grateful; to be amazed; to be filled with awe; to be disconcerted
notebook; copy-book; note; noting down; (musical) note; laptop (computer)
excessive self-consciousness; excessively self-conscious person
procurement; purchase; buying; school store; co-op; school canteen
copy; photocopy; blurb on a book jacket; catch copy
interference; meddling; butting in
to wash; to cleanse; to inquire into; to investigate; to purify (one's heart); to lave (e.g. shore)