examination; exam; test; trial; experiment; test
surely; clearly; without a doubt; in all probability; no matter how one slices it; no matter how one looks at it
to be in time (for); to serve (suit, meet) the purpose; to be good enough; to be enough
moreover; furthermore; nevertheless; and yet
dot; spot; mark (in an exam, etc.); grade; point (in a game); score; point (in geometry)
one by one; one each; one at a time
in accordance with; according to; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
facial expression; countenance; look; appearance; expression (vocal, etc.)
blood (in one's face, cheeks, etc.); colour; color; hot-bloodedness; hotheadedness; impulsive temperament
to disappear; to vanish; to go; to leave; to die
national language; Japanese language (often as a school subject in Japan); native Japanese words (as opposed to loanwords)
not exceeding; and downward; below (e.g. standard); under (e.g. a level); the below-mentioned; the following
same text; same wording; same script; same language
splendid; magnificent; utter (esp. defeat); total; (arch.) something worth seeing; (arch.) sight
zero; 0; nought; nothing; zilch
nine times; twisting around many times
complete blockade (seal); baseball shutout
interview with leading player in a game (esp. baseball); player-of-the-game interview
ordinary; common; free of charge; unaffected; as is; only
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
abandonment; renunciation; resignation; abdication (responsibility, right)
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
cruel; heartless; violent; intense; very bad; terrible
head; hair (on one's head); mind; brains; leader; chief; top
promise; agreement; convention; rule; destiny; fate
to be soaked in; to be flooded; to be submerged; to be immersed in (joy, memories, alcohol, etc.); to give oneself over to; to bask in
to rot; to go bad; to corrode; to weather; to become useless; to blunt; to become depraved
child who has returned to Japan after living abroad; returnee child; (Japanese) person who lived abroad during (part of) their childhood
in; on; at (place); as for; regarding
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
aeroplane; airplane; aircraft
to drop; to lose; to clean off (dirt, makeup, paint, etc.); to remove (e.g. stains or facial hair); to lose (a match); to reject (an applicant); to lower (e.g. shoulders or voice)
meaning; significance; sense