acquisition of a qualification
educational institution; educational facilities
near; close (to); nearby; (drawing) near; approaching; almost here
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
gradually; by degrees; little by little; bit by bit
heavy; weighty; heavy (feeling, atmosphere, etc.); serious; gloomy
to lean over (and cover with one's body); to bend over (someone); to (stand tall and) lean on (someone); to weigh on one; to bear (heavily) on one; to lie on one
to return; to come home; to leave (of a guest, customer, etc.); to get home; to get to home plate
what!; oh; what the heck; what the; damn
by no means; never!; certainly (not); surely (not); something unexpected; emergency
failure; mistake; blunder
to feel down; to feel sad; to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.); to be in an unfavourable condition; to fall into (e.g. a hole)
after school (at the end of the day)
to go with (a companion); to hang out with; to do together
member; participant; attendee; lineup (sport)
generally; on the whole; general; rough; outline; main points
bustling; busy; crowded; lively (party, voices, etc.); loud; noisy
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
expectation; anticipation; hope; promising; rising; up-and-coming
front-facing; forward-looking; positive; constructive
to intercommunicate; to exchange (messages, vows, etc.)
to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.); to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.); to be suited to
chestnut-color; chestnut-colour
half-up, half-down hairstyle
performer (usu. in a boy band or girl group) with an image cultivated to foster a dedicated fan following; Japanese idol; (cultural) icon; idol; idol (object of worship); image
beautiful face; good looks; beauty
(one's) figure; build; physique; style
to have both; to possess both; to combine with
representation; representative; exemplification; typification; leader; switchboard number
honor student; honours student; model student; prize pupil
selection; choice; picking out; National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament; Spring Koshien
splendid; magnificent; gorgeous
almost every day; almost daily
to allow (someone or something) to come near; to let get close
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
somehow; for some reason (or other); without knowing why
to hesitate to; to waver; to be hesitant about
cancellation; liquidation; resolution; reduction (e.g. of stress)
to accept; to receive; to agree
to be overawed; to be overwhelmed; to be overcome; to be intimidated; to be daunted
one; same (mind, path, etc.)
nictitation; winking; palpebration; (arch.) moment; (arch.) instant; (arch.) second
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together