written explanation; written apology
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
class teacher; homeroom teacher; form teacher
interference; meddling; butting in
recognition; acknowledgement; acknowledgment; approval; consent; agreement
though imperfect; somehow; somehow or other
drinking habitually; being fond of (a drink)
discipline; punishment; reprimand
to one's regret; regrettably; unfortunately; what can be done about ...; ... cannot be helped
unripe; green; inexperienced; immature; unskilled
each (person); individually; one by one; one at a time; in turn
number-withheld phone calls
equation; formula; method for solving a problem; set way of achieving a particular result
(at) a glance; (judging from) appearances
otherwise; or else; if not
katakana; angular Japanese syllabary used primarily for loanwords
to corner; to drive to the wall; to run down; to track down; to chase after
intricate; elaborate; complicated; complex
total darkness; pitch dark; bleak future; poor prospects
appreciation; thanks; gratitude
Chinese numerals; kanji numerals
large building; building with a long roof; counter for buildings, apartments, etc.
facing; opposite; across the street; other side
first person to say something; first person to suggest something
farewell gift; parting gift; viaticum
wish; desire; hope; prospect; expectation; (one's) hopes
to blow (of the wind); to blow (one's breath); to breathe out; to play (a wind instrument); to blow (a whistle, trumpet, etc.); to emit (smoke, fire, etc.); to spout
early winter; tenth month of the lunar calendar