to do what one is told to; to take someone's advice; to listen to what someone says
to abuse (verbally); to curse at; to shout abuse at; to speak ill of
to put oneself on guard; to stand ready; to square off
graduation; completion (of a course); moving on (from); outgrowing (something); leaving (a group, company, etc.)
crying loudly; bawling; wailing; crying one's eyes out (without making noise); breaking into a flood of tears; crying buckets
treasure chest; strongbox
to emit a voice; to emit a sound; to be able to speak
direct unforked road; straight path
at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being
postwar period; period after Second World War
in appearance; to look at; judging from appearances
idea; notion; sense (e.g. of duty); resignation; preparedness; observation and contemplation
counter for suits of clothing; arriving at ...
now (when it is already much too late); at this stage; afresh; anew; again
to clasp; to grasp; to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to seize (power); to hold (the reins)
magical girl (in anime, manga, etc.); girl with magical powers; young witch
broadcasting; broadcast; program; announcement
risky; dangerous; suggestive; bordering on the obscene; (arch.) extreme; (arch.) harsh
no!; no no!; no, not at all
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to gratefully accept
cosplay (dressing in costume, esp. as a manga character, etc.)
neat and clean; tidy; trim
girl (usu. attractive) with glasses; glasses-wearing girl
he; she; that person; (arch.) you
ancient script; ancient character; ancient alphabet
adventure; venture; venture which is unlikely to succeed; risky attempt; danger
character (esp. kanji); letter; handwriting; penmanship; the ... word (e.g. "the L word" = "love")
conviction; belief; confidence
box; case; car (of a train, etc.); shamisen case; shamisen; public building; community building
suspicious behavior; acting suspiciously
ancient Japanese (as spoken in Japan until the Middle Ages)
having said that; on the other hand
resistance; opposition; reluctance; repulsion; resistance; drag
chewing; mastication; digestion (e.g. of words); assimilation; comprehension
sense of liberation; feeling of freedom