listening comprehension; aural comprehension; hearing what others say; gathering information, opinions, etc.; public hearing
to investigate thoroughly; to examine closely; to probe into; to be obsessed with a thought; to brood over; to worry about
clear-cut and straightforward; (of a person) forward-thinking; honest; upright
to draw closed the curtain (of a theatre, etc.); (fig.) to come to an end
most important work (of a writer, artist, etc.); representative work; masterpiece
supplementary biography; anecdote; side story; spin-off
new rice; first rice crop of the year; novice; beginner; newcomer
deep affection; devotion; profound attachment
interests and preferences
again (and again); once again; yet again; (there you go) again
men's things; menswear; men's wear; men's; for men
roundabout; indirect; circuitous; ignorant (of the world)
intimacy; closeness; close relative; pro- (e.g. pro-American)
rascal; villain; scoundrel; ruffian; crook
several years standing; over several years
people who share an interest; people of similar tastes; kindred minds
meeting place; assembly hall
beyond one's means or position; inappropriate to one's lot in life
tree sparrow (Passer montanus); talkative person; knowledgeable person
to be in full bloom; to blossom in full glory; to be in fullness of bloom
to bend down; to bow down; to prostrate oneself; to hide oneself
unbearable; intolerable; unendurable
a child's emotions change easily; (lit.) the bird that cried now laughs
faking crying; crocodile tears
to pity; to feel sympathy for; to sympathize with; to sympathise with; to commiserate with; to have mercy on
timidity; cowardice; prudence; pedantry
these days; nowadays; present day; at this time (of the day)
favorable treatment; favourable treatment; hospitality; warm reception; good treatment; hearty welcome
to begrudge doing; to find bothersome
Baekje (ancient Korean kingdom; 18 BCE-660 CE); Paekche
straight-laced person; stubborn person
sports-minded; sports-oriented
white background; blank; female virgin