point of a spear; spearhead; focus (of one's attack, criticism, etc.); aim; force (of an argument); edge
not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence
present condition; existing state; status quo; current state
ball of a finger; finger cushion; pulp of the finger; pad of the finger
self-study; teaching oneself; studying by oneself (at school) while the teacher is absent
match; game; bout; contest
to trip (over); to stumble; to fail; to suffer a setback
arranged; taken care of; settled; completed; finished
without permission; without notice
mistake; error; fault; slip; blunder; omission
obstinate; stubborn; headstrong
pupil in ... year; student in ... year
dismissal; firing; retirement; being relieved from one's post; being relieved of a burden
to be sad; to mourn for; to regret
to be able (to); to be possible (to)
spare time; free time; leisure time
-like; pseudo-; comical character who mocks or apes the main character (in Japanese performing arts); (arch.) criticism; (arch.) censure
maximum; to the maximum degree; to the full
to take the form (of); to assume a shape
some; any; in any way; of some kind; of some sort
to read (somebody's) thoughts; to guess what (someone) is thinking
one animal (small); (arch.) two-tan bolt of cloth
evil deed; wrongdoing; crime; misfortune; calamity
order; observance; discipline; rules; law; regulations
to omit; to leave out; to exclude; to curtail; to save; to cut down
clear weather; fine weather; formal; ceremonial; cleared of suspicion
to hinder; to obstruct; to disrupt; to interfere with; to cause a delay
tool; means; ingredients (added to soup, rice, etc.); counter for sets of armor, utensils, furniture, etc.
discouragement; despondency; dejection; disappointment
what do you want?; can I help you?
selection; choice; choosing; picking; election
letter of invitation; letter of recommendation; reference
injustice; unfairness; wrongdoing; iniquity; impropriety; irregularity
notice; attention; observation