surprise; something unexpected
(sudden) complete reversal (of plot); unexpected twist (at end of story); rotating stage machinery, which rolls backwards 90 degrees to reveal the next scene
in the belly; in one's heart of hearts
dramatic turn-around; major reversal; great comeback; game changer
extermination; elimination; renouncing worldly desires (in order to concentrate on Buddhist teachings); curing (an illness)
dizziness (from standing up too fast); orthostatic syncope; lightheadedness; vertigo
present (e.g. government, administration); current; existing
to glare; to dazzle; to glitter
kilo-; 1000; kilogram; kilogramme; kilometre; kilometer
going to work; leaving for work; attendance (at work); being at work; presence (in the office); reporting for work
one person; one customer; unmarried and childless older woman
old-fashioned; archaic; antique; antiquated
communal eating of food that has been offered to a god; sacrificial meal; eating together (with family, friends, etc.); communal dining
the teaching profession; education of laity
April; fourth month in the lunar calendar
commuting to school; school commute
various; a variety of; all kinds of; many; diverse
moving into (a city, etc.); transfer (to a new school)
headmaster; principal; dean; provost; rector
going to kindergarten (nursery school, etc.)
attendance; presence; appearance
consideration; concern; attention; thoughtfulness; making arrangements; care
doctors; teachers; lawyers
rough (estimate, summary, etc.); broad; general; careless (e.g. work); sloppy; crude
stretching; extension; elongation
close (relationship, connection, etc.); intimate; near; being in close proximity; being adjacent
one's dearest wish; Buddha's vow to save humanity
probably good; fine, isn't it?; very well
class meeting; classroom assembly
to take a step backward; to step back (i.e. to re-think something); to distance oneself (from); to behave humbly; to budge (a little); to make one concession
talking while standing; standing around talking
pupil; student; schoolchild
to memorize; to fix in memory; to master
after a long time; for the first time in a while
having nothing to do; having time on one's hands (and not knowing what to do); being at a loose end; being bored
one yen; throughout (an area); whole district
plump; fleshy; well-rounded; pleasant (fragrance); rich
belatedly; though a little too late
teacher; instructor; teaching staff; faculty member
obtaining (a qualification, right, object, etc.); acquisition (of land, property, etc.); gaining possession (of); getting; purchase