going to and from school; school commute
retainer; subject; vassal; servant
very difficult to ...; nearly impossible to ...
starring (in a film, play, etc.); playing the leading part
beyond one's means or position
piece of junk; worn-out article; clumsy; useless; dismantled car; hitting (with fist)
covering for the back of the hand and wrist
foot; paw; leg; gait; pace; lower radical of a kanji; money
carapace; shell; 1st in rank; grade A; instep; back of hand
integrity; fidelity; constancy; principle; faithfulness; honor
doctrine; rule; principle; -ism
to get moldy; to get mouldy; to get out-of-fashion
to be lifted up (with a crane, ropes, etc.); to be raised; to be hoisted; to turn upward (esp. of eyes); to slant upward
to be put to shame (of an expert); to be no match (for someone); (lit.) to run away barefoot
road construction; roadworks; road repairs
(teacher's) platform; podium; dais
step; stride; counter for steps
to worry (about); to fuss (over); to be careful (about); to pay attention (to); to take (good) care of
in a subdued voice; in undertones; in a whisper; dry and tasteless; stale
distorted; crooked; oval; elliptical shape; round, wooden container for cooked rice; oval coin
wound; injury; chip; crack; flaw; defect
be inextricably involved; be in a sticky situation
to lurk; to be hidden; to be concealed; to lie dormant; to be latent
to show signs of ...; to have the appearance of ...
to encamp; to take up positions
course (of events); development; progress; market order; order without limit
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
to connect; to link together; to pull together; to close tightly; to purse (e.g. lips)
shuriken; small throwing blade; throwing star
unexpected; unforeseen; strange
deviation; departure; (accidental) omission
(on a) closer look; closer scrutiny; second look
scale (of fish, snake, etc.); serif (on kana or kanji (e.g. in Mincho font))
closely (packed, lined up, etc.); tightly; densely; (work) sufficiently
role; duty; position; part
damp; moist; (slightly) wet; quiet; calm; peaceful