It's a piece of cake; It's a simple task; It's a cinch
to turn away; to face away; to ignore; to be uncooperative; to be unconciliatory
fingertip; finger; toe tip; toe
autograph; signature; sign; signal; indication
even; (if) only; just; besides; on top of that
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
to encamp; to take up positions
speaking of; (I told you) already; come on
to worry about (someone's welfare or comfort); to feel anxious about; to have apprehensions of
falling lightly (e.g. snow, petals, confetti); fluttering; flickering; twinkling; appearing and disappearing; catching glimpses
cake or snack served with tea
to look toward; to have one's eyes drawn towards something
to hurry; to rush; to hasten; to make something happen sooner
to try and draw someone out; to fish for information; (for a shrine maiden) to present water to spirits while invoking them; to offer water before a grave
walking; pace; step; course (of history, one's life, etc.); history; pitch (of a screw, etc.)
study; pursuit of knowledge
research division; research club (e.g. at school, university)
chisel; burin; graver; gad; jumper
to strive; to endeavour; to endeavor; to make an effort; to be zealous
reason; cause; circumstances
don't worry about it; there is nothing to fear; there is no need for anxiety; everything is under control
studying for a test (esp. school or university entrance examinations)
one day; all day (long); throughout the day; first day of the month
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
perseverance; determination; tenacity; energy
to be satisfied; to find peace of mind; to feel good
to get tired; to become exhausted; to become worn out; to become battered (from long use); to get tired of (doing); to get fed up with
cold; frigid; bracing; dignified
seiza; kneeling with the tops of the feet flat on the floor, and sitting on the soles
student preparing for or taking examinations (usu. entrance exams); test-taker
spine; line of the backbone; seam down the back (of clothing)
tensely; tightly; erectly; intuitively; instinctively; with a burst
gentle; mild; meek; tender
hardness and softness; hard line and moderate line
to have two things (at the same time) (e.g. good and bad points); to also have something (in addition to something else)
shoulder rub; shoulder massage
to become stiff (of muscles); to get absorbed in; to develop a passion for; to be elaborate; to be intricate
constitution (physical); physical make-up; predisposition (to disease); character (of a group, organization, etc.); innate characteristics; make-up
to attempt; to test; to try out
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
more and more; all the more; at last; finally; (at the) last moment; worst possible time
overbearing; coercive; pushy; forcible; high-handed