to deal with (a person); to treat; to deal with (a problem); to handle; to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to deal in
pretending not to see something; turning a blind eye to; burying one's head in the sand
senior high school; high school
at that time; in those days
invitation; introduction; temptation
to fold one's arms; to link arms with someone
kindness; favor; favour; goodwill; affection; liking (for someone)
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
young; youthful; immature; green; low (number); small
company; friendship; association; society; acquaintance
contents; content; substance; matter; detail; import
covering; filled in; complete; total; cliched; clichéd; plaintext
naturally; of course; understandably
meaning; significance; sense
outsider's perspective; as seen by an observer
official recognition; authorization; authorisation; licence; license; accreditation
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
to offer (a suggestion, etc.); to propose (an idea, etc.); to approach with (a proposal, etc.)
cooking; cookery; cuisine; dealing with something; handling; administration
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
good impression; favorable impression
thinking; thought; idea; notion; intention; plan
charming; fascinating; attractive
general; popular; common; typical
concrete; definite; specific; material; substantial
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
the same as it was long ago; unchanged; traditional
prevailing view; common opinion; general consideration
to have one's teeth set on edge; to get loose teeth
(showing) no reaction; non-reaction; straight face
ignoring; looking the other way; passing through; going through; ball hit through net (in tennis)
stern; grave; austere; strict (e.g. security); severe; firm
with a burst of strength; rapidly; in one go
winter vacation; winter holidays
to confess one's love; to profess one's feelings