encircled flower seal (equiv. of a gold star awarded to children for good work at school)
under ... years of age; less than ... years old
violation; offense; offence; breach; transgression; infringement
former convict; old offender; ex-convict; person with a criminal record
full-time househusband; stay-at-home dad
milk powder; baby formula; infant formula; formula
police box; koban; alternation; alternating (current, stress, etc.)
hobby friend; friend gained through common interests or personality
and they all lived happily ever after; having a happy ending; ending without incident
writing brush; paintbrush; writing with a brush; drawing with a brush; writing (composing text); the written word
no need to guess; certainly
a little embarrassing; slightly embarrassed; somewhat ashamed; extremely embarrassing; extremely embarrassed
to itch; to feel itchy; to feel creepy; to be impatient; to itch (to do something); to be eager
note (letter) left behind; will
change of pace; change of mood; (mental) break (e.g. going for a walk); refreshment
place to look (esp. when averting one's eyes)
soon; in a moment; nearby; close; direct; spot transaction
to lose one's senses; to go mad; to go off the rails; to fool around; to mess around; to lark about
National Center Test for University Admissions
application; filing an application
open day; open house; day when prospective students can visit a university
to catch fire; to be ignited; to ignite; to flare up (of an emotion, controversy, etc.); to blaze; to be ignited (of a dispute, commotion, etc.)
after school (at the end of the day)
a tiny bit; just a smidgin; a wee bit; very slightly
subject; theme; homework; assignment; problem (that needs solving); task
school of one's (first, second) choice
choosing; selecting; deciding (on)
Hades; hell; underworld; underground spring
deeply religious; devout; godly; faithful
alms-giving; charity; offerings (usu. money) to a priest (for reading sutras, etc.); financially supporting one's favorite celebrity (by buying merchandise, attending events, etc.)
research funds; research expenses
fallen leaves; leaf litter; falling leaves
to keep a house; to run a household
at any rate; in any case; anyway; anyhow
conversion; diversion; changeover; commutation; switchover
to deceive (with words); to cajole; to talk into; to explain away (e.g. unpleasant evidence); to argue away; to wheedle
to care for someone; to look after someone
small; little; slightly less than; just about; somewhat; somehow
odious; hateful; awful; horrid; revolting
to love; to cherish; to admire; to appreciate
fully fledged; full-fledged; proper; competent; qualified; full-grown
author; writer; novelist; artist