giving one's name (or rank, etc.); self-introduction; name readings of kanji
besides; in addition; also; moreover
preconception; preconceived notion; prejudice
to plant; to transplant; to instil (idea, feeling, etc.)
to ascertain; to make sure of; to determine; to probe; to get to the bottom (of something)
comprehensive; composite; all-embracing
shopping; purchased goods
with profound (often hidden) meaning; pregnant with significance; meaningful; suggestive; interesting
shivering; feeling chilly; shuddering (with fear); feeling creepy; thrilled; excited
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt
golden-rayed lily (Lilium auratum)
sponsorship (i.e. conducting under one's auspices); promotion; organizing; organising; hosting; staging
welcome party for new students
ceremony; rite; ritual; service
deep red; crimson; rouge; lipstick
to carve; to engrave; to sculpt; to tattoo
honorific/polite/humble prefix; honorific suffix
to close (of flowers); to shut; to get narrower
aid; help; assistance; assistant; counselor; counsellor
regular; ordinary (e.g. session of parliament); established usage; precedent; regular practice
to be truant; to slack off; to play hooky; to skip school; to cut class; to skip out
row; line; company (of someone); group; sequence; counter for rows
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
deeply religious; devout; godly; faithful
tidal hour; right time; favourable opportunity (favorable)
after the end (of something); post-
at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being
be (that) as it may; having said that
underling; person of low standing; grunt; petty (work, official, etc.); minor; lowly
by all rights; properly speaking; legally speaking
to carry; to transport; to come; to go; to wield (a tool, etc.); to use
to take; to carry (something) away; to bear
from now on; after this; in the future; from here; from this point
large part; greater part; people in general; general public; mostly; for the most part
to tell; to inform; to announce; to indicate; to signal; to mark
tidying up; clearing up; cleaning up; clearing away; putting in order
(Confucian) temple; church; sanctuary
the best one can do; one's best effort; with all one's might; to the best of one's ability
to try and do something; to attempt to do something
cold; frigid; bracing; dignified
preparations for returning (home)
to be noisy; to be astir; to rustle; to murmur