not exceeding; and downward; below (e.g. standard); under (e.g. a level); the below-mentioned; the following
cards with words or phrases written on them, used in Japanese karuta games
card to pick up (in card games); card that is picked up by players instead of read (in karuta); card printed with the second half of a poem (in karuta)
memorization; memorisation; learning by heart
writer (of a poem); composer (of a poem)
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
banknote; bill; note; paper money
learning; acquisition (of a skill, knowledge, etc.)
small; fine; detailed; stingy
seems to be; appears to have; supposed to be
dot; spot; mark (in an exam, etc.); grade; point (in a game); score; point (in geometry)
prioritized; focused; concentrated; predominant
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
follow; following (on social media, esp. Twitter); follow-up; following up; backing-up; covering for; follow-up shot
chair; stool; post; office; position
to lie on one's back with legs outstretched; to recline; to get cocky; to be arrogant
pregnancy; conception; gestation
unpleasant; disagreeable; nasty; lewd; lascivious; obscene
elementary school student; primary school student; grade school student
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
cultivation; refinement; culture; education
to make (someone) learn; to be accustomed to ...; to be used to ...; to always ...
everyday life; daily life
special; particular; peculiar; unique
to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire
training; drill; practice; practising; discipline
to be helpful; to be useful
oneself; oneself; for oneself; personally
valid; effective; yuko (judo)
hakama; man's formal divided skirt
to begin to say; to start talking; to broach (a matter); to be the first to say; to suggest (doing); to propose
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude
some; any; please; anyway; anyhow
real life; actual life; everyday life
to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate
tranquil; calm; restful; peaceful; quiet
extraordinary; uncommon; remarkable; unusual; rare; prodigious
that's good; that's nice; like (on social media); is that clear?; OK?
solidarity; banding together and working as one for a common cause
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?
head house (family); birthplace; originator