grandfather; old man; kyogen mask used for the role of an old man
hot spring; onsen; hot spring resort; hot spring spa
abundant; plentiful; rich; wealthy; open (mind); relaxed
rural area; countryside; the sticks; hometown
atmosphere; air; magnanimity; generosity
far away; far off; nowhere near; far cry
study; diligence; discount; reduction
reserve; constraint; declining; refraining; forethought; foresight
to be temperate in; to refrain; to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number); to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for
answer sheet; blank answer paper; examination paper; test paper
checking answers (e.g. to homework problems); verifying one's answers
all the questions (in an exam, quiz, etc.)
age-appropriate (esp. of clothing, hairstyles)
scholarly ability; scholarship; knowledge; literary ability
noted family; noble family; prestigious school, organization, business, etc.
junior high school; middle school; lower secondary school
taking an examination (esp. school and university entrance)
field of vision; view; one's outlook (e.g. on life); one's horizons
elementary school student; primary school student; grade school student
no objection; nothing to criticize; nothing to criticise
what is to be done?; what should (I) do?; what (am I) to do?
to make a mistake; to be incorrect; to be mistaken
to tidy up; to put in order; to settle (problem); to clear (dispute); to finish; to bring something to an end
fine weather (i.e. little or no clouds); fair weather; clear weather; clear sky; fair skies
weather; climate; disposition; temperament
fields (of rice and other crops)
strict (e.g. security); heavy (e.g. guard); showy; pretentious; impressive; imposing
to (relax and) stretch one's legs out; to go for a further walk
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
the number of people; many people; a large number of people; (counted as an) adult
sightseeing; scout; patrol; watchtower; lookout
atmosphere (esp. of a place or person); mood; vibe; ambience
to stagnate; to settle (at the bottom); to deposit; to become sluggish; to become dull; to be delayed
watch-keeping; guard; lookout
silence; stillness; quietness
to be muddy; to be slushy
slapping on (stamp, sticker); flopping down
rain; rainy day; rainy weather; the November suit (in hanafuda)
poor excuse (of a); nearly non-existent; barely sufficient; token (effort, etc.); symbolic
displeasure; discomfort; unpleasantness; indisposition; ailment
to place (in position); to fix; to install; to seat (someone); to settle (upon something); to fix (e.g. one's gaze)
to darken; to get dark; to be clouded; to be hidden (behind clouds)
to touch; to feel; to get involved (with); to approach; to be harmful to; to hinder