fallen scraps; scatterings; leftovers; remainder; student who cannot keep up in school; dropout (from school, society, a movement, etc.)
is not ... either; is (neither ...) nor ...; nor is it ...; does not ... either; (neither ...) nor ...; does not even ...
wise; clever; smart; well-behaved (esp. children and pets); obedient; good
the reason is that ...; because
worst; horrible; horrid; in the worst case; if worst comes to worst
pretending not to see (something); turning a blind eye (to); closing one's eyes (to); looking the other way
to summon courage; to be brave
to burst into tears; to burst out crying; to begin to cry; to be moved to tears
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible
occasionally; once in a while; now and then
(short) rest; breather; break
to be absent; to take a day off; to rest; to have a break; to go to bed; to (lie down to) sleep
theme; topic; subject matter; motif; project; slogan
kotatsu; table over an electric heater, with a hanging quilt to retain heat (orig. over a charcoal brazier in a floor well)
mandarin (esp. the satsuma mandarin (Citrus unshiu)); mandarin orange; tangerine; citrus (Citrus spp.)
these days; nowadays; today; at this time (of day); at this hour
commemorative photograph; souvenir photograph
large family; extended family
disorder; chaos; confusion; mayhem
taking on (a challenge); attempt; try; requesting a video review (of a referee's call)
nursery school teacher; childcare worker
registered architect with a first-class license
department (of a university or hospital); course (of study); branch of study; family
when it comes to ...; where ... is concerned; if it's the case that ...; if it turns out that ...; if it's true that ...
(in spite of) being old enough to know better
secret savings; secret stash; money hidden away
instead; but (on the other hand)
morning and evening; all the time; always; every day
to get angry; to snap; to blow one's top; to lose one's temper; to flip
momentous (crucial) decision
announcement; publication; presenting; statement; communique; making known
award of excellence; merit award
flapping; rattling; (running) with a clatter; noisily; (falling) one after another; in quick succession; busily
substitute; replacement; stand-in; proxy; compensation; exchange
reception (e.g. wedding); banquet; celebration; party
to serve as; to act as; to fill (the position of); to play the role of; to be in charge of; to hold (a position)
audio feedback; acoustic feedback; howl