to hold up over one's head; to hold aloft; to hold over something; to hold (one's hands) out (e.g. towards a fire); to hold up to shade one's eyes, face, etc.
floatingly; driftingly; softly; gently; restlessly; uncertainly
distorted; crooked; oval; elliptical shape; round, wooden container for cooked rice; oval coin
and then; in addition to that; also; even so
moderately; in moderation
to fall down; to fall over; to turn out; to play out; to abandon Christianity (and convert to Buddhism); to apostatize
not non-existent; not completely lacking; there is some; certainly existent
tacit approval; tacit permission; connivance; acquiescence; toleration; overlooking
obedient; meek; honest; frank; straight (e.g. hair); without peculiarity
there is no way that ...; easy; simple
system of automatic advancement to high school and university without an entrance exam
advancing to the next stage of education; going on to (high school, college, etc.)
combined school (e.g. junior high and high school)
main school; principal school; this school; our school
middle school (esp. the middle school section of a school that also encompasses other grades); junior high school
education; schooling; training; culture; cultivation; education
outside (e.g. of a building); exterior; outside (of a group, company, etc.); outside world
for generations; from generation to generation; generation after generation; through the ages
custom; practice; convention; precedent
people; citizens; subjects; folk
long (time); longstanding; for a long time
to inherit; to succeed; to take over
policy; course; plan (of action); magnetic needle
highest peak; highest mountain; greatest authority; most prominent person; pinnacle (e.g. of art)
middle and high school; medium and high (level)
consistency; coherence; one kan (approx. 3.75 kg); one piece of sushi
system; organization; organisation; imperial command; laws; regulation
school; proofreading; proof
results; record; grades; marks
wrong; bad; not allowed; not possible; failing grade
if one is unlucky; if one is careless; if things don't go well
repeating a year (at school); staying in the same class for another year
dropping out of school; withdrawal from school; expulsion from school; dismissal; leaving school (university, etc.) after completing a course
distinguished family; famous family; noble family; prestigious organization (company, school, etc.)
dropout; quitter; deserter
three qualities of a martial artist or athlete: heart, technique, strength
five; five years of age; eight o'clock (old time system)
competitive entrance examinations for prestigious kindergartens and elementary schools
what did you do?; is anything the matter?; what seems to be the problem?; can I help you?
anything; whatever; whatever one likes
sleepy; drowsy; somnolent
edge (of a knife or sword); blade; prong (of an electrical plug)
to dwell (in); to exist (within); to stay (at); to stop (at); to be in the womb (of an unborn child); to be part of a constellation