to glare at each other; to confront each other
to rub; to pat; to stroke; to massage
song; singing; classical Japanese poem (esp. tanka); modern poetry
to sing; to sing of (love, beauty, etc.) in a poem; to express in the form of a poem; to recite (a poem)
sports ground; playing field; playground
counter for laps or circuits; perimeter; Zhou dynasty (of China; approx. 1046-256 BCE); Chou dynasty
to dispatch (someone); to send; to make go fast (a car, horse, etc.); to drive; to move quickly (one's pen, eyes, etc.); to run (one's eyes over something)
each and every person (saying); one and all; unanimously; in unison; separately; individually
(turning) round and round; in circles; wrapping around; winding around
participation; joining; entry
full particulars; all the details; the whole story; everything (about); from beginning to end
clearly (standing out); distinctly; sharply; boldly; in sharp relief
draft; draught; handprint; signed hand-print; permit (for passing a barrier checkpoint during the Edo period); pass
self-control; self-restraint
after school (at the end of the day)
particular; special; exceptional; particularly; especially; exceptionally
same generation; one's generation
student guidance; student counseling
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
censure; denunciation; (verbal) attack; blaming
to ask a question; to begin to ask a question
eager; earnest; strenuous; fervent; assiduous; with utmost effort
truth; reality; truly; really; absolute truth
suddenly; at once; considerably; very much; firmly; with an effort
to bear; to stand; to restrain; to control; to forgive; to put up with
wild; violent; rough-mannered; rough (e.g. work); crude; coarse
theory; reason; logic; (unreasonable) argument; strained logic; excuse
resolute; firm; dauntless; undaunted
to suppress one's emotions
moving to a different location to start a new job; (proceeding to) new appointment
to plan; to attempt; to plot; to conspire; to aim for; to strive for
food and (alcoholic) drink
distinction; favoritism; favouritism; discrimination
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages; ritual exchange of cups (to seal a bond or pledge)
to air; to dry; to drain (off); to drink up; to deprive of a role, job, etc.
merry drinker; one who laughs easily
maudlin drinker; person who is prone to crying when drunk
implementation (e.g. of a system); materialization; materialisation; realization; realisation; actualization
barrier; checkpoint; gateway; hurdle; obstacle; trial
to call in; to invite; to bring in