the ways of the world; human nature
insisting (unreasonably); obstinate insistence; far-fetched argument; arguing against all reason
power of femininity; woman's level of motivation in fashion, makeup, taste in clothes, etc.; girliness (as a positive quality)
gap; narrow space between things; valley; gorge; loophole (in a castle wall); arrow slit
home (of something); place famous for its ...; place of origin; birthplace; morning session; last session in the morning
craftsman; skilled artisan
special move (e.g. in martial arts)
loitering on the way; wayside grass
joining (a group, team, etc.); enrollment; enrolment
failure (in an examination); failing to advance (to the next year); falling short of the standard; not making the grade
marathon training in physical education classes in Japanese schools
to be nauseating; to be disgusting; to be revolting; to throw up; to vomit
whispering into a person's ear
hearsay; rumor; rumour; report
fiscal year (usu. April 1 to March 31 in Japan); financial year; academic year; school year; product year
next year; next fiscal year
remaining years (of an old person's life)
in a crowd; in droves; crawling (of insects); swarming; dragging (e.g. along the ground); trailing
cannot handle (it) any longer; fed up with; enough is enough
distribution (e.g. films, rice); rationing (e.g. food, gasoline); food ration
carrying voice; well-projected voice
skillfully; admirably; really well; excellently
nightclothes; nightwear; sleepwear; pyjamas; pajamas; nightgown
runner-up; second (in a race)
future; possible; potential; prospective
honorable death; death without surrender; honorable defeat; trying but being utterly beaten; being completely rejected when professing one's love
that road (path, street, way, etc.); that line (of business); that profession; love affairs; romance
whispering; private talk; talking (during a class, lecture, etc.)
the four cardinal directions; north, east, south and west; surroundings; many countries; the whole world; all around; here and there
stationing (e.g. of troops); garrison
urban area; urban district
cavalry; cavalryman; trooper
archer; bowman; bow-wielding soldier; crossbow soldier
storage center; deposit; depository; repository; warehouse
etc.; et cetera; and so on