making practical; making useful; implementing
to row (a boat) to (a pier, shore, etc.); to reach (a goal after considerable effort); to arrive at; to (finally) manage to do
technical prowess; technical ability; technical finesse; technological prowess; technological capabilities
to have; to possess; to own; to be endowed with
change in pronunciation or meaning of a word; sound change; word with an altered pronunciation or meaning; turning or twisting part of a text (in Chinese poetry)
to anticipate; to expect; to place confidence in; to put trust in; to find promising; to see good prospects (in)
largish; biggish; a little bit larger
length of a sleeve (of Western clothing); height of a sleeve (of traditional Japanese clothing)
height; stature; length (esp. of clothing); all (one has); everything; magnificence (of a waka poem, etc.)
longish; moderately long; somewhat long; fairly long
making noodles by hand; striking a deal; coming to an agreement; killing with bare hands
woman's heart; female instincts or psychology
unwelcome; nerdish; unpopular
alluring words; endearing words; sugared words; sweet words; honeyed words; flattery
saying all one has to say (usu. negative, e.g. complaints, insults, etc.)
effect; result; worth; Kai (former province located in present-day Yamanashi Prefecture)
rushing to get on the train (bus, etc.) before the door closes
running in; rushing into; last-minute rush
already completed (arrived, happened, etc.)
school route; street for students going to and from school (esp. on foot)
dandelion (esp. species Taraxacum platycarpum)
piece; slice; cloth; sharpness; agility; counter for scraps, pieces, etc.
branch; bough; limb; twig; sprig; spray
to travel on frequently (e.g. a road or path)
(just) making sure; just to be sure; just in case; for caution's sake
new student; freshman; first-year student
flat; level; calm; tranquil; relaxed (sitting posture); comfortable
(school) class change; class shuffle; rearrangement of which students are in which teacher's class
every year; yearly; annually
opening ceremony (of the school term)
pupil in ... year; student in ... year
latest; most recent; nearest (in time)
to keep in contact (e.g. by phone, mail, etc.); to keep in touch