stern; grave; austere; strict (e.g. security); severe; firm
iron (Fe); steel; iron (will, discipline, lady, etc.); railway; railway enthusiast
gate; branch of learning based on the teachings of a single master; school; phylum; division; counter for cannons
in confusion; in a fluster; in bewilderment; sobbing; tearfully; trembling (voice)
to look up at; to raise one's eyes; to look up to; to admire; to respect
space (between); gap; period of time (during, while); duration; between (two parties or things); among (a group); relations (between)
educational institution; school; academy; campus
full bloom (esp. of cherry blossom); full blossom
row of cherry trees (lining a street)
right hand; right-hand side; right-hand direction; (on) the right
to be seen; to be visible; to look; to seem; to come
irritating; irritated; frustrating; vexing; (feeling things are) not quick enough; (feeling) too slow-going
reception (desk); information desk; receptionist; receipt; acceptance
long ago; a long time ago; already
to put in order; to tidy up; to settle (a matter); to solve; to finish; to get through
to catch sight of; to come into view; to happen to see
in range; within the limits (of ...); within (a) range
(not) a soul; (not) a single person
information session; briefing; explanatory meeting
study; diligence; working hard; experience; knowledge; discount
public morals; discipline; rules governing social behavior
to perform; to do; to conduct oneself; to carry out
school song; college song; school anthem
singing together; singing in union; chorus; ensemble singing; choral singing; chorus
solemn (ceremony, atmosphere, etc.); austere; grave; majestic; dignified; stately
rather; better; instead; if anything
to be renewed; to change; to be improved; to be reformed; to stand on ceremony; to be formal
to straighten oneself; to straighten one's clothes and one's posture; to adopt a more serious attitude
whether one likes it or not; inevitably; unavoidably; compulsorily; by force
distinction; difference (between two things); sense of propriety; proper conduct (according to social or moral norms); accountability; taking clear responsibility (for a fault or failing)
as one would expect from ...; given that ... (naturally ...); precisely because ...; all the more because of ...; on account of ...; ... being what it is
to draw a line (between); to make a clear distinction (between); to settle (a matter) once and for all; to bring to an end; to take responsibility (for)
changing one's attitude; turning over a new leaf; getting a fresh start
to persevere; to persist; to insist that; to stick to (one's opinion); to remain in a place; to stick to one's post
(fighting) spirit; motivation; shout (for getting in the right mood to deal with something, etc.); cheer; kiai; short shout when performing an attacking move
to repair; to mend; to change; to alter; to put back; to put away; to cure
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
he; she; that guy; that; that one; that thing
because of; owing to; due to
to overdo; to do too much
to die; to pass away; to lose spirit; to lose vigor; to cease; to stop
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)