foothold; footing; position; standing; ground
originally; by nature; from the start
notebook; memo pad; certificate; identification card
private; personal life; (one's) privacy
unit; (musical) group; band
eight (long cylindrical things)
sludge; slime; chemical ooze
to become familiar with; to fit in; to adapt oneself; to get used to; to grow accustomed to
student's handbook; small notebook that also acts as a student ID
cool; stylish; good-looking; fashionable; sexy
reserved; introverted; reticent; shy; withdrawn
careful; cautious; wary; watchful; vigilant; prudent
pack of lies; complete fabrication
imperial palace (esp. Kyoto Imperial Palace); imperial residence; residence of a shogun, minister, etc.; emperor; ex-emperor; empress
limp; imbalance; unfavorable progress; unfavourable progress
second; secant; sec; dry wine taste
heavy petting; sexual petting
to ask a question; to ask questions
in consideration of; in deference to; out of respect for; for (someone's) sake
favorable reception; good reputation; popularity
in line with this; therefore
to go by; to cross; to pass by; to flash across
main performer; star performer; headliner; rakugo storyteller of the highest rank
status elevation; upgrading; promotion
to stare fixedly at; to fix one's gaze on; to make sure of; to set one's eyes on (e.g. the future); to focus on
oceanic whitetip shark (Carcharhinus longimanus)
way; course; the only way
ladle; tadpole; musical note
tortoise; turtle; heavy drinker; turtle crest; turtle mon
calculation; self-interest; selfishness
common; shared; to be common (to); to be shared (by); -wide
lifesaver; person who saved one's life
to go mad; to go crazy; to go insane
April Fools' Day; April fool