voice; singing (of a bird); chirping (of an insect); voice; opinion (as expressed in words); sound; sense (of something's arrival)
force; vigor; influence; authority; impetus; momentum
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on)
there (place relatively near listener); there (place just mentioned); that place; then (of some incident just spoken of); that (of point just raised); (arch.) you
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
to wear (in modern Japanese, from the shoulders down); to put on; to bear (guilt, etc.)
younger brother; little brother; brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); (arch.) pupil; (arch.) apprentice
to stand; to rise; to find oneself (e.g. in a difficult position); to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)
to call out (to); to call; to summon (a doctor, etc.); to invite; to designate; to name; to garner (support, etc.)
learning by ear; memory of having heard something before
how; in what way; why; for what reason; cannot possibly; no way
a-ha-ha (laughing loudly)
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
second-year student; biennial
than; from; out of; except; but; more
top university; leading university; first-rate university
rate of advancement to the next higher level of education
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
cram school; private tutoring school; juku
town; block; downtown; main street; street; road
right?; isn't it?; hey; say; you know; you see; will you?
answer; reply; response; answer; solution; result
to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree
to hang one's head; to look down; to cast one's eyes downward
he; she; this; this one; Hey, you!; You bastard!
to turn up; to make an appearance; to put in an appearance; to drop by
suddenly; abruptly; deliberately; slowly; gently
to ask; to enquire; to inquire; to search; to look for; to look into
sound; noise; note; fame; Chinese-derived character reading
older brother; elder brother
to be much obliged (to someone); to receive favor (favour); to be indebted; to be grateful
explanation; exposition; description; account; caption; legend
to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off
straightforwardly; readily; without hesitation
to bend oneself forward (esp. in curiosity or excitement); to hang out (e.g. over a balcony)
(not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) specially; separately; apart; additionally
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
arm; skill; efforts; ability
to pull; to draw; to string (lines); to run (cable); to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve); to drag; to haul
well then ...; in that situation; in which case
again; once more; also; too; on the other hand; while; and