to set one's mind on doing; to get the idea of doing; to make up one's mind
for some reason or other; somehow; whatsitsname; what-you-call-it; and so on; and you know the rest
to be truant; to slack off; to play hooky; to skip school; to cut class; to skip out
energy; vigour; vigor; liveliness; spirit; life
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
lecture hall; lecture theatre; auditorium
to slip into; to crawl into (under); to conceal oneself (under); to sneak into; to infiltrate
cool (temperature, color, etc.); cool (i.e. calm and collected); cool (i.e. fashionable, attractive, etc.); course (of medical treatment); season (series) of a television program (usu. 13 installments over a 3-month period)
eyes sparkling; with shining eyes; for one's eyes to gleam
to decide; to choose; to clinch (a victory); to decide (the outcome of a match); to persist in doing; to go through with; to always do
timetable (esp. a weekly school timetable); schedule
history of Japan; Japanese history
general statement; outline
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
hmmm; uh-huh; murmur indicating approval, comprehension, etc.
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
freebie (e.g. with a purchase); something additional; price reduction; discount; exaggeration
guidance; leadership; leading the way
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
(not so) much; (not) very
hair style; coiffure; hairdo
earrings (for pierced ears); ear piercing; body piercing
accessory (fashion); jewelry; accessory (audio, car, camera, etc.)
inspection of personal belongings (e.g. before entering a venue)
anything and everything; just about everything
knot; tying; bundle; lumping; conclusion; ending
different (quality, nature); heterogeneous
but; however; provided that
duty; responsibility (incl. supervision of staff); liability; onus
self-responsibility; on one's own responsibility; at one's own risk
with a friendly grin; smilingly
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
distant look; faraway look
far away; far off; nowhere near; far cry
indicates uncertainty or second hand nature of information quoted
(non-documentary) television series; TV drama; teledrama; drama; dramatic incident; spectacle
form; shape; state; condition; letter; correspondence
reasonably; fairly; hurriedly; in a rush; approximately; about
to gather (attract, receive) attention; to have a high profile; to gain prominence; to become popular
to arrive at (e.g. a decision); to reach (a stage); to lead to (a place); to get to; in the extreme case of; (arch.) to come
intently; single-mindedly; devotedly; solely; earnestly; with all one's heart
(act of) writing on a blackboard