interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
-like; sort of; similar to; resembling
not caring; not giving a damn
type; kind; type (of person); (ideal) type; typewriter; typing
terrific; staggering; tremendous; frightful; ghastly; horrific
zeal; enthusiasm; ardor; ardour
study; diligence; discount; reduction
with the exception of; excepting; excluding
perhaps; probably; generous; many; much
immediately; right away; at once; instantly
to understand; to comprehend; to become clear; to be known; I know!; I think so too!
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
something like ...; things like ...; someone like ...; the likes of ...
key; lock; key (to a problem); clue
this time; now; next time; another time; recently; lately
small build; small stature; petite; small pattern
to stand; to rise; to find oneself (e.g. in a difficult position); to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)
to notice; to become aware; to be scrupulous; to be attentive; to recover consciousness; to come to oneself
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy
light; well-lit; bright (of a colour); brightly-coloured; cheerful; bright; encouraging (for the future of a project, etc.)
impressive; striking; memorable; impactful
student in a lower grade; underclassman
such ... as; or some such
rod; pole; neck (of a shamisen, etc.); shamisen; beam (i.e. the crossbar of a balance); single line (esp. as a flying formation for geese); penis
senior (at work or school); superior; elder; older graduate; progenitor; old-timer
hello; good day; good afternoon
back; rear; background; behind the scenes
to notice; to recognize; to recognise; to become aware of; to perceive; to realize
facial expression; countenance; look; appearance; expression (vocal, etc.)
surely; undoubtedly; sternly; severely; having no slack; rigid
severe; strict; hard (to do); difficult; intense (e.g. cold); harsh (weather)
sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly
club activities; extracurricular activities
participation; joining; entry; adherence
be supposed or expected to (do); be sure to (do); ought to (do)
what do you want?; can I help you?
club activities; extracurricular activities
today; this day; these days; recently; nowadays
censure; denunciation; (verbal) attack; blaming
dealing with (people, customers, complaints, etc.); receiving (callers, visitors, etc.); attending to; handling; serving
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")