to compare; to make a comparison (between); to compete (on); to measure (one's strength, ability, etc. against another's)
but; however; even; however; no matter how; ... or something; either ... or ...
after all; because; but; even; too; as well
basics; fundamentals; basis; basically; fundamentally
ability; performance; efficiency
seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?; I thought you'd say that!
contacting; (making) contact; connection (with a train, bus, etc.); joining (a railway line, etc.); connection (between matters, incidents, etc.); relation
to come off (of a button, handle, lid, etc.); to go away (of a fever, pain, swelling, etc.); to disappear; to be harvested; to be picked; to be interpreted (as); to be taken (as)
just because; even if; even though
back off!; leave me alone!
exactly; precisely; just; just (like); as if; as though
motorcycle; motorbike; bike; bicycle
Hokkaido (island, prefectural-level administrative unit)
to turn; to rotate; to go around; to circle; to make the rounds (of); to go around (several places); to go by way of
while (one is at it); when; on the occasion of; at the same time (as); on one's way (to); by the way
senior high school; high school
to approach; to draw near; to gather (in one place); to come together; to stop by (while on one's way to another place); to drop by; to grow old
hostel; dormitory; (arch.) bureau (government department beneath a ministry under the ritsuryō system); (arch.) tea-ceremony room; (arch.) villa
to be shut; to close; to be locked; to tighten; to be tightened; to become sober
divine spirit; spirit of the dead
child; kid; (one's) child; offspring; young woman; young (animal); offshoot
house; residence; family; household; lineage; family name
to stay overnight; to stop (e.g. at a hotel)
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
you; before (a god, nobleman, etc.); in front of
string; cord; leash; man who is financially dependent on a woman; gigolo; restrictions; conditions
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
now; the present time; just now; another; more
time; season; period; phase; stage
student (esp. a university student)
participation; joining; entry
something; some; somehow; for some reason; (so) what (are you trying to say)?; what (do you mean)?
university student; college student
university; college; former imperial university of Japan (established under the ritsuryō system for the training of government administrators); the Great Learning (one of the Four Books)
wow!; oh!; yeah!; alright!; waah!; boohoo!
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.)
place; spot; address; district; area; one's house; point
large; big; great; prominent; -sized; as big as; university
ah!; oh!; yes; indeed; aah; gah
to resign; to retire; to quit; to leave (one's job, etc.)
to fall (e.g. blossoms, leaves); to scatter; to be dispersed; to disappear; to dissolve; to spread
ramen; Chinese-style noodles
to make; to produce; to prepare (food); to brew (alcohol); to raise; to grow; to till
to eat; to live; to make a living; to bite; to sting (as insects do); to tease; to torment
skilfully; skillfully; successfully; smoothly; deliciously
-ness; indicates assertion; come (on); come now; er; um; indicates scrutiny, critique or mistrust
to feel nervous; to feel afraid; to be startled; to be surprised; (arch.) to be shy; (arch.) to be bashful