to carry something out of a place; to elevate (someone) to a high position; to convince someone to accept a post (esp. through flattery); to mention something; to broach a topic
residence; dwelling; home
destruction by fire; losing in a fire; being burnt down
dullness; slump; stagnation; inactivity; depression
to get deeper in debt; to pile up debts
to take a breather; to take a rest; to catch one's breath; to take a breath
happy family get-together
separation; living separately; living apart
friend; companion; comrade; accompaniment; companion (e.g. book); complement
stamp (postage); merchandise certificate
care; looking after; trouble; bother; good offices; recommendation
fishing; angling; change (for a purchase); clickbaiting; trolling; bait
playing by oneself; playing alone; entertaining oneself; game played by oneself (e.g. solitaire)
to amuse oneself; to make merry
all of the United States; the whole of the USA; all of North and South America; the entire Americas
prominent; eminent; leading; foremost; distinguished
father and mother; parents
stubborn; obstinate; adamant; immovable
independent; autonomous; voluntary; of one's own initiative
to take lessons in; to be taught; to learn (from a teacher); to study (under a teacher); to get training in
central; main; just (done); counter for consecutive losses
to struggle in the water; to be drowning; to sink below the surface and become unable to breathe; to indulge in; to lose one's head over something; to be addicted
enjoyment; pleasure; amusement; anticipation; looking forward to; something to look forward to
during vacation; during the holidays; during one's break; (temporarily) closed; on break
mother's side of family; maternal (grandfather, uncle, etc.)
master; expert; Meijin (professional title); Meijin (highest title for male players in competitive karuta)
maniac; enthusiast; fan; mania; craze
technical journal (periodical, magazine)
to satisfy (conditions, one's appetite, etc.); to meet (e.g. demands); to fulfill; to fill (e.g. a cup); to pack; to supply
sometime; someday; one day; some time or other; the other day; in due course
delay; lag; falling behind; falling behind in; lagging behind in
lanky person; beanpole; lamppost; tall and thin; lanky
to grow; to cultivate; to let grow (e.g. weeds)
dropping out of school; withdrawal from school; expulsion from school; dismissal; leaving school (university, etc.) after completing a course
moving into (a city, etc.); transfer (to a new school)
classmate; friend in the same class
being in charge of (esp. a class or subject); taking charge of; class teacher; homeroom teacher; form teacher