lowborn; humble; vulgar; coarse; shabby; poor-looking
to apply the art of resuscitation (in judo, etc.); to breathe life into; to stimulate; to encourage someone
important point; point to make note of
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
the place one comes from; one's birthplace; one's hometown
the same; the said; likewise
actually; in fact; as a matter of fact
side job (outside of one's main employment); side gig; homeworking; simple job carried out at home; (secretly) working on something unrelated to the class (or conference, etc.) one is attending
child consultation center; children's welfare center
poverty; need; destitution; having great difficulty with; struggling greatly with; being in distress
going into a frenzy; flying into a rage
of tender years; very young
the most; the extreme; prime; conspicuous
unfathomable; inestimable; immeasurable
formation; establishment; conclusion (e.g. of a deal); reaching (e.g. an agreement); being valid (of a theory, argument, etc.); holding
Gothic Lolita (type of fashion style)
double take (esp. out of surprise)
whole year; all year round; always; all the time; during an era; second-year kindergarten student
it is no exaggeration to say; it is not too much to say
new rice; first rice crop of the year; novice; beginner; newcomer
common; commonplace; pulp paper; granulated sugar
feigned tears; crocodile tears
pish; pooh; I see; oh; indeed
to use up (all one's strength, ideas, etc.); to exert oneself; to do one's best
(undesirable but) inseparable relationship
proper; appropriate; due; suitable
to object; to protest; to speak; to say; (arch.) hello!; (arch.) is anyone home?
painstaking (e.g. effort); excruciating (e.g. hard work); grueling
running fast; double time; cantering; doing things in a hurry
if you don't mind; if you like; if you feel up for it; if you're interested
ordinary clothes (i.e. non-uniform); plain clothes; civilian clothes; plainclothes police officer
taste; flavor; taste; liking
master; expert; Meijin (professional title); Meijin (highest title for male players in competitive karuta)
name and address (on an envelope, etc.); (addressee's) name; addressee
to deem acceptable; to approve of; to value; to consider a good thing
skilled; skillful; skilful; competent; capable; good
hut; shanty; hovel; house built directly into the ground with no supporting stones
to help each other; to cooperate
having no idea; having no clue