understood; I see; OK; present; here
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
under (influence, control, conditions, etc. of); during (war, occupation, etc.)
some people; a few people; several people
pupil; student; schoolchild
the person in question; prominent figure; distinguished person; that person
lightly; gently; (breaking apart) easily
examination; quiz; test; tryout; rehearsal (in filming)
success; passing (e.g. exam); eligibility
far; distant; distant (past); remote (in time); distant (relationship or kinship); having little to do (with someone); far (from something else in quality, degree, etc.)
to bring up a subject; to touch on a matter
highest rank; highest position; high-end; highest-order; most-significant (e.g. bit)
territory (of country, feudal domain, etc.); (arch.) counter for suits of clothing, sets of armor, etc.
that's good; that's nice; like (on social media); is that clear?; OK?
being unfamiliar with a locality; not knowing one's way around; (lit.) not knowing one's right hand from the left; being clueless
generally; in the main; (more or less) everything; all parts; ordinary; usual
to pierce; to penetrate; to be infected (with vice); to be steeped (with prejudice); to feel keenly; to make a deep impression
to be ...-ing; to have been ...-ing
disposal; abandonment; scrapping; annulment; cancellation; abrogation
eyes sparkling; with shining eyes; for one's eyes to gleam
to put effort into; to strain; to put strength into; to put forth effort
(with) only the clothes one happens to wear
related to; in relation to
still more; to say nothing of; not to mention; still less
employee (of a store); shop assistant; clerk; salesperson
then; and then; and; if so; because then; if that's the case
payment; bill; sweeping; clearing away; sweeping stroke (e.g. when writing kanji)
to arrive at; to reach; to sit on; to sit at (e.g. the table)
sleeve; wing (of a stage, desk, gate, etc.)
fate; destiny (esp. as a mysterious force that binds two people together); relationship (e.g. between two people); bond; family ties; affinity; opportunity
painful; difficult; distressing; (psychologically) difficult; straitened (circumstances); tight (financial situation)
hair; fur; wool; down; plumage
sweat; perspiration; moisture; condensation; gulp; oops