to insist; to assert; to be obstinate in saying
will; volition; intention; intent; determination
row of cherry trees (lining a street)
to be in full bloom; to blossom in full glory; to be in fullness of bloom
cherry tree; cherry blossom; fake buyer; paid audience; hired applauder; horse meat
to stop (moving); to come to a stop; to stop (doing, working, being supplied); to come to a halt; to alight; to perch on
alarm clock; waking up; keeping oneself awake; type of candy given to a child after it wakes up from a nap
thunderous; rumbling; thunderously; rumblingly
circumstances; condition; to arrange; to manage; to lend money; to raise money
pitiful; unfortunate; poor; unpardonable; regrettable
to reduce (one's) speed; to slow down (driving, cycling, etc.)
condominium (usu. mid or high-rise); apartment building; apartment house; block of flats; apartment; flat
whirlpool; maelstrom; vortex; spiral (shape, pattern)
practice; practising; experience
to taste; to try (food or drink)
popular name; common name; given name
quiet unsociable person; obstinate person; blockhead
consensus; collective will; collective opinion
assertion; declaration; affirmation
club that has suspended its activities; not attending one's club
spring break; spring vacation
new student; freshman; first-year student
invitation; solicitation; canvassing; canvasing; inducement; persuasion
to take off; to jump; to take the plunge; to decide; to step out of the ring
to think constantly about; to dwell on
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
to continue to increase; to continue to mount
to draw the line (between two situations); to make a clear distinction; to make it clear where one stands; to take clear responsibility for (mistakes, etc.)
equation; formula; ceremony; style; (arch.) enforcement regulations (of the ritsuryo)
scattering; leaflets; sushi rice in a box or bowl with a variety of ingredients sprinkled on top; writing in an irregular hand
holiday; day off; sleep; rest; Good night
announcement; publication; presenting; statement; communique; making known
paper patch; paper backing; poster; sticker; label
to wake; to wake up; to become sober; to sober up; to come to one's senses; to be disillusioned
best regards; please take care of; please do
to attract attention; to come into the limelight