bursting with youth and energy (esp. young woman); vivaciously young; (fish) jumping around energetically (e.g. when caught in a net); bursting (e.g. seams); tight; splattering (e.g. cooking oil)
jaw; chin; barb (of a fishhook)
to break; to be smashed; to split; to crack; to be divided (opinion, vote, etc.); to split (e.g. of a party); to come to light
moustache; mustache; whiskers (on a cat, etc.); feelers (on an insect, etc.); shadow (on a candlestick chart)
to become blue; to turn green; to turn pale; to blanch (with fear)
celebrity or comedian (usu. male) taking on an effeminate role (through mannerisms, way of speaking, etc.)
chime; bell (e.g. doorbell)
to sound; to ring; to resound; to echo; to roar; to rumble
textbook; coursebook; schoolbook
to close (e.g. book, eyes, meeting, etc.); to shut
punishment (of children); spanking; smacking; criminal punishment (esp. execution; Edo period)
thrown kiss; blown kiss; air kiss
to raise one's voice; to shout; to yell; to speak up (e.g. in protest); to speak one's mind
class teacher; homeroom teacher; form teacher
back (of a chair); backrest
to spread one's legs; to agree to have sex (for a woman)
just barely; only just; at the very limit; at the last moment
unfortunately; regrettably
assistance; help; aid; support; reinforcement
in one's own way or style
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude
to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
to take back; to get back; to regain; to recover; to restore; to recoup
demonstrative of one's worth; worthy of one's reputation; living up to one's name; bolstering one's reputation; enhancing one's prestige; winning one honour
a glance; a look; a glimpse
genuine article; real thing; real deal
language learning ability; foreign language skills; linguistic ability
learning; acquisition (of a skill, knowledge, etc.)
able; capable; competent; talented; efficient
to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to coax; to wheedle; to soothe
plans; arrangement; schedule; program; programme; expectation
racking one's brains; worrying oneself; being anxious
influence; effect; impact
passing (an examination, inspection, etc.); pass (for admission, transport, etc.); ticket; pass (of a ball); pass (ceding one's turn); giving (something) a pass; pass (ceding one's turn after there are no more useful moves)
dull; uninteresting; insignificant; unimportant; absurd; foolish
having; holding; wear; durability; shouldering (an expense); being responsible (for paying)
real intention; motive; true opinion; what one really thinks
straightforwardly; in an outspoken manner