cover (of a book, magazine, etc.); binding; to appear on the cover of a magazine
to make a lovely picture; to be perfect for a picture; picture-perfect; picturesque
elementary school student; primary school student; grade school student
to take out; to carry out; to bring out from where it belongs; to mention something; to broach a topic; to bring up (a subject)
even if; even though; although one might say; although called
bing-bong bang-bong (Big Ben chimes, used as a bell in Japanese schools)
chime; bell (e.g. doorbell)
classroom; lecture room; department (in a university); class; lessons; school (for a particular discipline)
whole; entirety; to begin with; in the first place; ... the heck (e.g. "what the heck?"); ... in the world (e.g. "why in the world?")
pupils who are not members of any school club; (lit.) go-home club
what is colloquially called; what is commonly referred to as; what is popularly known as; so-called
small point; knob; protuberance; aloneness; loneliness; solitude
lower grades of primary school (first, second, and sometimes third grades)
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
complete; whole; perfect; safe
willingly; voluntarily; of one's own accord
making; producing; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build; physique; sashimi
to see eye to eye; to be on the same wavelength; to talk the same language
all night long; all through the night
unfortunately; sorry, but ...
good thing; nice thing; good excuse; good grounds; (good) idea; interjection used to impress an idea or to urge a response
textbook; coursebook; schoolbook
notebook; copy-book; note; noting down; (musical) note; laptop (computer)
bag; satchel; briefcase; basket
neighbourhood; neighborhood; vicinity
nursery school; day nursery; day care center
(undesirable but) inseparable relationship
club activities; extracurricular activities
to cover (with something); to put on (e.g. someone's head); to pour liquid (on something); to dash liquid (over something); to plate (something) with metal; to cover (with a dental crown); to add (e.g. music to a video)
hereditary disposition; temperament; nature; (arch.) body build
gō; traditional unit of volume, approx. 180 ml; gō; traditional unit of area, approx 0.33 square meters; one-tenth of the distance from the base to the summit of a mountain; conjunction; sum
compensation; amends; redeeming feature
upper grades of primary school (sixth, fifth, and sometimes fourth grades)
motor nerve; reflexes; athletic ability; motor coordination
outstanding; excellent; exceptional; distinguished; unrivaled; surpassing (e.g. beauty)
results; record; grades; marks
communication skills; communication ability
position (where one is standing); place where one stands; position; stance; standpoint
a gap develops; a significant difference emerges
soccer club (at a school); football club
newly arrived; newly joined; newly entered; newcomer
staff; member (club, society, etc.)
welcome; (warm) reception
reserve; constraint; declining; refraining; forethought; foresight
sports club (e.g. at school); sports department (e.g. in a newspaper)
tough; hard; determined; strong-minded; strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol); severe