focus of one's attention; what one is looking for
it hasn't been long since
to die (in action, in one's youth)
one by one; in detail; minutely
green light; (giving) permission; OK
order (esp. to a number of people); command; ritual of bowing at start and end of school class
to be the work of; to be the result of; to be done by; to concern; to affect; to involve
the right person in the right place
field; sphere; realm; division; branch
traditional ordering of the Japanese syllabary; fundamentals; the ABCs of ...
strange; unexpected; (by) chance; unusual; curious
possessiveness; desire to monopolize (monopolise); desire for control
(one's) older sister; (one's) elder sister; girl
to mend; to patch up; to fix (hair, clothes, appearance, etc.); to adjust; to keep up appearances; to cover up (e.g. a mistake)
need for approval; desire for recognition; esteem needs
curiosity; inquisitiveness
to beat fast (of a heart); to hammer
tiring easily; easy to tire
abuse of authority; abuse of public office; misfeasance
(written) invitation; letter of invitation
lukewarm; tepid; disagreeably warm (e.g. bath)
to prick up one's ears and listen; to listen attentively
slovenly (appearance, work, etc.); sloppy; untidy; weak; feeble; weak-willed
two blessings at once; flanked by two beautiful women
cherry blossom viewing; flower viewing
shortage of talented people; shortfall in human resources
travelling incognito (of a person of high rank); special palanquin for carrying a daimyo or his wife incognito
name-lending; lending one's name
recognition; acquaintance
machination; secret plan; plot; trick up one's sleeve
disadvantageous; long (odds)
climax; peak; zenith; apex
to be completely satisfied; to be completely contented
graduation ceremony; commencement
to be crowded with people; to be bustling with; to prosper; to flourish; to do thriving business
to be reluctant to do; to hesitate to do; to be unable to do; to not be in a position to do
destiny; will of Heaven; luck