flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
to begin to open; to come out; to smile broadly; to come apart at the seams (clothes)
slow (slightly pejorative); dull; stupid
how others look at you; what others think about you
to unite; to join; to do together; to confuse with
mark; guide; purpose; aim; sight (on a firearm)
taciturn; reticent; quiet; silent; untalkative
whispering; subdued; murmuring; dry and tasteless
to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire
generous; broad-minded; big-hearted
to take home; to carry home; to bring back home; to take out (e.g. food)
in the future; another day; later
to take someone (to some place); to take someone along; to lead someone away
to be decided; to be settled; to be unchanging; to be the same (as always); to be a fixed rule; to be destined; to be well executed (of a manoeuvre in a sport, game, etc.)
to be disappointed; to be dejected; to be downhearted; to feel exhausted; to feel drained
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
to have all the fun; to get the better part of the deal; to get the easy life
swallowing; understanding; apprehension
point; gist; essentials; knack; trick; the ropes
to deceive; to falsify; to dodge; to beg the question (issue, difficulties); to varnish over; to gloss over
examination; exam; test; trial; experiment; test
miserable; pitiful; tragic; painstaking
(those) who are; (that) which is; in the capacity of
favour; favor; favourite; favorite; patron; supporter
academic year; school year; year in school; grade in school
rank; place (e.g. first place); decimal place; counter for ghosts
to begin to strike; to kick out; to forcefully expel; to hammer (pattern, etc.) into metal
no matter how much time passes
securing; obtaining; ensuring; belay; belaying
saving a seat (e.g. by leaving something on it); holding a seat (for a friend, etc.); reserving a place
to be helpful; to be useful
to outwit; to outmanoeuvre; to steal a march on; to get the jump on; to anticipate; to forestall
to turn one's face; to turn around; to look over one's shoulder
praise; admiration; commendation; approbation
deep blue; bright blue; ghastly pale; pallid; white as a sheet
stiffening; rigidity; rigor; stiffness; ossification; petrification
complete change; about-face
incomprehensible; nonsensical; puzzling; I don't get it; I'm confused; I'm lost
to project; to overhang; to stick out; to put up (a notice); to post
order; rank; position (e.g. in a race); precedence