figure eight; figure of eight; shape of "hachi", the kanji for eight
impressive; striking; memorable; impactful
gem; jewel; precious stone
to fit (e.g. a pane into a frame); to insert (e.g. a cork); to put on (something that envelops; e.g. a ring, gloves); to place (a hoop) around; to pigeonhole (into a particular category); to force (into a mold); to entrap
pupil; disciple; adherent; follower; apprentice; young person
connotation; comprehension; intension; inclusion; containment within
apron; apron (airport); apron (stage)
legendary; folkloric; traditional
(apparently) that's what it's like, isn't it; that sort of (thing mentioned immediately prior)
outbreak of war; starting a war
young person; youth; young
to become hungry; to get an empty stomach
trade; business; commerce; occupation; calling; profession
to get close; to cuddle close together; to nestle close to; to snuggle up to
circulation (of money, goods, etc.); distribution; circulation (of air, water, etc.); ventilation; flow
at (a time or place); in; in (a situation, matter, etc.); on (a point); on the part of; under the authority of
gap; lag; difference; discrepancy; shear (e.g. shear stress)
a little; a few; small; only; just; merely
pride; boast; credit (to)
to change (into); to turn (into); to transform (into); to influence
introduction; presentation; referral; showcase (of a product)
Hokkaido (island, prefectural-level administrative unit)
one's origin (e.g. city, country, parentage, school)
residing; living; dwelling
attending (school, college, etc.); being enrolled; being a student
application; subscription; entry (competition, raffle, etc.); enlistment
deep red; crimson; rouge; lipstick
winning a prize; receiving an award; being awarded
debut; doing something for the first time; starting anew; starting afresh
light novel; young-adult fiction novel, typically illustrated in a manga art style
company; firm; (Shinto) shrine; regional Chinese god of the earth (or a village built in its honour); counter for companies, shrines, etc.; incorporated body
placing in a list (top ten, popularity, sales, etc.)
break (rest); break (tennis, boxing, snooker, etc.); becoming popular; becoming a hit
to handle; to manage; to deal with; to rear; to look after
later; afterwards; future; after one's death; (arch.) descendant
free (of restraint, controls, etc.); free (of charge); freelance; independent; freelancer; one-size-fits-all; free skating
turning a film, novel, etc. into a manga