to be pleased; to be in a good mood
pointing out; identification
to be noisy; to be astir; to be abuzz; to be in commotion; to be aflutter; to be unsettled
while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily
to show signs of; to appear
babysitting; babysitter; nanny; taking care of; looking after; accompanying
achievement; attainment; accomplishment; realization
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
period of time (usu. a period of approx. two hours corresponding to one of the signs of the Chinese zodiac); carving; engraving; strictness; cruelty
cavalry; cavalryman; trooper
going ahead; going first; preceding; coming before; scoring first; getting off to a lead
at the very beginning; first of all; first and foremost; before anything else
to gain the understanding (of); to obtain consent (from)
to collect oneself; to cool off; to recover oneself
careful thought; consideration; deliberation; reflection; rumination; pondering
clothes; clothing; garments
to be crowded; to be packed; to be complex; to go into; to put into; to do intently
getting closer; drawing nearer; being not much different; being near (age, skill, etc.); becoming close (i.e. friendly); becoming intimate
for some reason or other; somehow or other; by some chance
discovery (of a plot, misdeed, etc.); detection; exposure; disclosure
that is not supposed to ...; that ought not to ...; that should never ...; that cannot possibly ...
official copy of the family register
going through; going via; going by way of
link (e.g. in a chain of events); part (of a plan, campaign, activities, etc.); monocyclic
trouble; difficulty; failure (of an engine, machine, computer, etc.); breakdown; (medical) condition; disorder
to be on the verge; to be on the brink; to get close
(military) expedition; campaign; expedition (for exploration, research, etc.); travelling (a long way); tour (by a sports team, performer, etc.)
under the veranda; under the floor; out of sight; in the background; unnoticed
to be able to tell apart; to distinguish; to recognize
storage room; storeroom; lumber room
ascetic practices; ridding oneself of desires for food, clothing and shelter; religious medicancy; mendicant monk; sack; carry-all bag
inquiry into; enquiry into; prying (into); investigation; search; exploration
start; commencement; beginning; initiation
load; baggage; cargo; burden; responsibility
counter for large animals (e.g. head of cattle); counter for insects in a collection; counter for helmets, masks, etc.
one's personal belongings; one's vicinity; one's daily life; everyday necessities
skill; ability; dexterity; performance; workmanship; craftsmanship
decorative curtain hung from the ceiling; tent; pavilion; marquee
probably; (most) likely; in all likelihood; I suspect; I dare say; I'm afraid
while; on the same occasion; at the same time; along with
selection; choice; picking out; National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament; Spring Koshien