to have a cramp; to be pulled too tight
unrelated; unconnected; without relations (esp. of a deceased person); having no surviving relatives; unrelated to the teachings of Buddha; unable to be saved by Buddha
Hiroshima prefecture (Chūgoku area)
bamboo (any grass of subfamily Bambusoideae); middle (of a three-tier ranking system)
lively; vigorous; sprightly; animated; vivid
dear (old); fondly-remembered; beloved; missed; nostalgic
very interesting; of absorbing interest; having a keen interest (in); being immensely curious (about)
rise; increase; income; takings; completion; end; end result (e.g. of crafts)
teacher's cane; teacher's pointer
student (esp. a university student)
rough (estimate, outline, etc.); broad; general; generous; openhanded
new student; freshman; first-year student
study; pursuit of knowledge
to cram; to stuff; to jam; to squeeze; to compress; to pack
classroom learning (as contrasted to practical training); classroom lecture
not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence
fate; destiny (esp. as a mysterious force that binds two people together); relationship (e.g. between two people); bond; family ties; affinity; opportunity
miserable; pitiable; shameful; deplorable; pathetic
Japanese sword (usu. single-edged and curved); Japanese bladed weapon
point (of a sword, etc.); pointed verbal attack
check; checkmate; stave off; control; restraint; inhibit
to anticipate; to foresee
with all one's strength; with might and main; as hard as one can
low (level, value, price, etc.)
to get rid of; to erase; to dispel; to eradicate; to wipe away
to get to know each other; to make acquaintance
old-fashioned; behind the times; out-of-date; antiquated
cooked rice; meal; food; one's living; livelihood