hand game (e.g. rock-paper-scissors)
I wonder; do you think?; I might; some kind; some stage; somehow
good match for an opponent; worthy (e.g. rival)
to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.
to push out; to project; to stick out; to hand over (e.g. to the police)
unnecessary; not needed; not necessary
elementary school; primary school; school for children over eight years old in ancient China; traditional Chinese philology
some people; a few people; several people
for two people's eyes to meet; catching someone's eye; making eye contact; meeting a person's gaze
to begin to open; to come out; to smile broadly; to come apart at the seams (clothes)
no problem; all right; not an issue; unobjectionable
set of three; three sets; three classes
to part (usu. of people); to part from; to separate (of a couple); to break up; to lose (e.g. one's mother); to be bereaved
to brace oneself; to focus one's energies; to focus one's mind
running as fast as one can
shoe rack (in an entrance); cupboard (for shoes and clogs)
to replace; to exchange; to interchange; to substitute
even; even if; even though; because of; on the grounds that
to attract attention; to come into the limelight
just barely; only just; at the very limit; at the last moment
aiueo-order; order of the kana syllabary
zealous; enthusiastic; ardent; fervent; keen; eager
intimate friend; close friend; bosom buddy; chum
to belong to; to come under; to be affiliated with; to be subject to
personnel; members; lineup (of a team); announcement of next day's match-ups
seeming to be; appearing to be; like; similar to; in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that
(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when
small build; small stature; petite; small pattern
indeed; really; truly; very much
greeting; a fine thing to say
taking a seat; sitting down (in one's seat)
in addition; furthermore; above (which); on top of (which)
needle; pin; hook; stinger; thorn; hand (e.g. clock, etc.); pointer
to indicate; to show; to point to
meeting; assembly; party; society; association; club
preservation of health; hygiene; sanitation