second; secondary; quadratic (function, equation, etc.); second-order; fictional (in relation to anime, manga, etc.); drawn
on and after; from ... onward; since
student preparing for or taking examinations (usu. entrance exams); test-taker
to sit for an examination
means of making contact; intermediary; go-between; connections; influence; pull
good offices; kind offices; services; mediation; intercession; conciliation
leisurely post; do-nothing job; sinecure
one's post; place of work; workplace
rule; regulation; settlement; conclusion; habit; custom
cup of sake used to drink to the establishment of a partnership, commitment to marriage, etc.; nuptial cup of sake
to get dressed up; to treat oneself
sign of life; human presence; humanity; humaneness
wiles; sinister design; trick; conspiracy; intrigue
fruit wine (e.g. cider, wine, plum liquor); fruit liqueur
suitable; appropriate; becoming; fitting
to take (someone) to one place after another (forcibly); to drag (someone) around
(being) face to face; facing each other
The End; Finis; completion; conclusion; full provision
cluster of trees; grove; thicket
secret intention; ulterior motive; kanji "heart" radical at bottom
cooperation; collaboration; help; support
to maintain; to continue to have
if there is a chance; if possible; if circumstances permit; if things go well; if luck is on my side
blockage; blockade; blocking up; stoppage; obstruction; occlusion
bright light; hope; bright future; light emanating from a buddha or bodhisattva, symbolizing their wisdom and compassion
selfish; self-centred; egotistical
bearer; carrier; person bearing responsibility; person in charge; supporter
to let go of; to release; to part with (e.g. a possession); to relinquish; to send away (e.g. one's child); to let go
separation; farewell; parting
(mental) agony; anguish; suffering; distress
skill; workmanship; dexterity; quality
to hug (someone) tight; to embrace; to give (someone) a tight hug; to cuddle
in the end; at the end of the day
to fade (of a colour); to grow dull in color (colour); to lose vividness; to lose freshness; to grow stale
(theatrical) blackout; taking a (sudden) turn for the worse; rapid deterioration
exactly the same; identical; exact; perfect
to paint over; to paint out; to fill in; to cover completely (with paint)