sense of being the chosen people
antenna; thing or method used to collect information or opinions
to switch (secretly); to substitute; to sidestep (an issue)
inspection; study by observation; field trip; sitting out (e.g. PE class)
(looking) blankly; vacantly; dazedly; (staring) in puzzlement; with a look of amazement
to stare in wonder; to be amazed
(swimming) pool; pool (billiards); pool (together)
strongly; violently; quickly; suddenly
club that has suspended its activities; not attending one's club
to droop (e.g. ears of grain); to bow one's head; to hang one's head
fresh verdure; new green leaves
science; learning; scholarship; arts and sciences; academic pursuits
to give an order; to place an order; to have made to order
fashion; fad; vogue; prevalence (e.g. of a disease)
being a fan of; being a supporter of; pushing for; one's favourite (member of an idol group, character in an anime, player in a team, etc.)
long-established shop; shop of long standing; old shop
to become familiar with; to fit in; to adapt oneself; to get used to; to grow accustomed to
first; firstly; first of all; Introduction; Preface
to give a glance (at); to take one look at
to make a great fuss; to raise a hue and cry; to make an uproar; to clamour
in this manner; in this way; like this
normalization (of a social problem, of a situation, etc.)
ringing; throbbing violently
to quieten down; to fall silent; to cease activities; to become inactive; to lie low
coincidence; agreement; conformity; consistency; cooperation
bluff; false show of power; bold front
tolerant; big; flexible; big-hearted; accepting; open-minded
self-defense; self-defence
to be caught in a dilemma; to get into a scrape
to live; to reside; to inhabit
(raining) heavily; (water rushing) plentily; with white noise; with a buzz
to disappear; to vanish; to go; to leave; to die
standing; reserve; always having ready
long-ribbed umbrella (i.e. not folding)
spare umbrella kept (at work) in the event of a sudden shower
uneasy; unsure; unreliable; untrustworthy; (arch.) nervous; (arch.) impatient
handle; grip; holder; person who holds
to find out; to discover; to locate