standard; basis; criterion; norm; reference; datum
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
to intimidate; to frighten; to scare; to threaten (e.g. peace); to jeopardize; to endanger
stretching a rope around; roping off; one's turf; domain; territory (of an animal)
to lay waste; to devastate; to invade; to break into; to troll (e.g. web forums); to spam
unable to read the situation; unable to pick up on the mood (e.g. of a conversation)
derailment; digression; deviation
to understand; to be convinced; to be satisfied
to read the situation; to sense the mood
and then; in addition to that; also; even so
the right person in the right place
good fences make good neighbors; a hedge between keeps friendship green
June; sixth month of the lunar calendar
to clear up; to clear away; to refresh (e.g. spirits); to be cleared (e.g. of a suspicion); to be dispelled; to be banished
courtyard; quadrangle; middle court
bento; Japanese box lunch
tall figure; high stature
to do something in readiness for; to get something (needful) done
to be added to; to be appended; to join in (e.g. a group of friends); to participate; to increase (e.g. heat); to gain in (e.g. influence)
suspicious; dubious; doubtful; unsure; untrustworthy; unreliable; strange
to polish; to shine; to brush (e.g. teeth); to refine (e.g. a skill); to improve; to cultivate
to shine; to glitter; to be bright
to become stiff (of muscles); to get absorbed in; to develop a passion for; to be elaborate; to be intricate
light (e.g. aircraft, truck); light motor vehicle (up to 660cc and 64bhp); kei car
to guffaw; to roar with laughter; to laugh heartily
supply; supplying; replenishment
jello (gelatin-based dessert); jelly; gel; jelly
giving and receiving; transferring; transfer; changing hands
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
to head home; to leave for home
energy conservation; economical use of energy
intention; aim; preference (for); orientation (towards a goal)
minimum; lowest; minimal; least
movement; move; motion; trend; development; change
karuta; traditional Japanese playing cards
groping (for); fumbling around (for); searching (for an answer, solution, etc.); trying to find
to be congenial; to agree with one; to be in one's nature
sports club (e.g. at school); sports department (e.g. in a newspaper)