central pillar (of a building); mainstay (e.g. of an economy); backbone (e.g. of a family); provider
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
consultation on career, university, etc. choices
don't you think?; indicates question
carefree; comfortable; at ease; easygoing; happy-go-lucky
student (esp. a university student)
annual (plant); first-year student
so; therefore; accordingly; consequently; on those grounds; that is why
righteousness; justice; right
study; diligence; discount; reduction
mind; spirit; attitude; mentality; spirit (of a matter); essence
as (for); for; in the capacity of
(social) standing; status; identity; birth; one's circumstances; one's means
working adult; full-fledged member of society
this and that; one thing or another
presumptuous; impertinent; impudent; ridiculous; laughable; absurd
change of pace; change of mood; (mental) break (e.g. going for a walk); refreshment
short; shortstop; short (circuit); short hair; short selling
of all (things, people, places, days, etc.)
and then; in addition to that; also; even so
fortunetelling based on writing or pronunciation of one's name
rising; ascending; climbing
group; party; team; organization; organisation; association
(world of) politics; political world; political circles
to launch oneself upon; to make one's debut
invitation; introduction; temptation
effect; effectiveness; efficacy; effects (e.g. sound effects, visual effects, special effects)
living room (Japanese-style)
harmonious; peaceful; congenial; friendly; happy
world situation; world affairs
very; much; greatly; a lot of
tidying up; clearing up; cleaning up; clearing away; putting in order
watermelon (Citrullus lanatus)
to cool (from room temperature); to chill; to calm down; to cool off; to be frightened (at); to be scared (of)
before; previously; ahead; Pardon me for leaving (before you)
please; kindly; by all means; certainly; here you are; to give
bathtub; boat with a bathtub rented to customers (Edo period)
to be submerged; to be soaked; to be pickled; to be well seasoned; to be totally immersed (in a condition, e.g. laziness)
significant; useful; meaningful; worthwhile; valuable; of interest
healing; soothing; therapy; comfort; solace