symbol used as a placeholder (either because a number of other words could be used in that position, or because of censorship); certain; unnamed; undisclosed
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
cheerfully; spiritedly; vigorously; lively
to give a round of applause; to applaud
to rub; to pat; to stroke; to massage
person who enlivens an atmosphere; person who lifts the mood of others; person who inspires a team; life of the party
leader; leaders; dotted line; reader (textbook); reader (i.e. a person who reads); microreader
cat (esp. the domestic cat, Felis catus); feline; shamisen; geisha; wheelbarrow; clay bed-warmer; bottom (submissive partner of a homosexual relationship)
headgear (esp. one made of cloth); hood; kerchief; tokin (headgear worn by yamabushi)
in the same way; like; likewise; similarly
as usual; as is one's habit
contrived; false-sounding
nice; likeable; desirable
being in charge of (esp. a class or subject); taking charge of; class teacher; homeroom teacher; form teacher
regarding ...; concerning ...; about ...; on ...; with respect to ...; in regard to ...
after school (at the end of the day)
while; during; performed in this condition
at; in; at; when; by; with
club activities; extracurricular activities
to correct oneself; to restate
what?!; what did you say?!; why?; what for?; anyone; anything
evolution; evolution; becoming more advanced; progress
already; now; no longer; not any more
being put to shame; being outshone; being eclipsed; feeling embarrassed
(physical) growth; development
condition; state; health; state (of health); way; manner
to go past (a place or thing); to go beyond
miserable; wretched; unhappy; sad; pitiable
short (in height); stumpy; tiny; short (trousers, etc.); undersized
in that case; (might not be what was expected or hoped for but) if that's the case
sensible; sensuous; intuitive
colouring; coloring; sex appeal (esp. of women); sexiness; interest in the opposite sex; sexual feelings; charm
have to (do, be); must (do, be); is indispensable; is absolutely necessary
how should I put it?; what shall I say?; well, you know; like
popular person; favorite; favourite
event; affair; incident; case; plot; trouble
on and after; from ... onward; since
leap; jump; stepping out into the wider world; becoming active on a wider stage; rapid progress; dramatic development
middle school (esp. the middle school section of a school that also encompasses other grades); junior high school
not feeling like doing ...; having no mind to ...; being in no mood for ...; having no intention of ...