to hang one's head; to droop one's head
tearfully; in tears; weeping; reluctantly; unwillingly; with a heavy heart
fast (walking); quick; brisk; quick (passing of time); rapid; swift
mark; guide; purpose; aim; sight (on a firearm)
opportunity; occasion; (arch.) order; (arch.) sequence; (arch.) successor
one's house; one's home; one's family
new student; freshman; first-year student
high-spirited; cheerful; assertive; vigorous
hope; promise; expectation; anticipation; side of a structural member
otherwise; or else; if not
workmanship; craftsmanship; grades; results; quality (e.g. of a crop); dealings
adviser; someone to consult with; someone to turn to about one's concerns; confidant
introduction; presentation; referral; showcase (of a product)
unforeseen; unexpected; sudden; accidental
dull; dreary; dissatisfying; disappointing; unattractive; unappealing
grass; weed; (arch.) ninja; marijuana; cannabis; not genuine
day after day; day by day
to be due to; to be caused by; to depend on; to turn on; to be based on; to come from
have a good day; take care; see you
to pass (by) each other; to brush past; to miss (meeting) each other; to fail to meet; to be at odds; to clash
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
the other day; previously; last time; last (Sunday, summer, etc.); previous (e.g. mayor, chapter)
(sound of) footsteps; sense or sign that something is approaching
counter for laps or circuits; perimeter; Zhou dynasty (of China; approx. 1046-256 BCE); Chou dynasty
to turn; to rotate; to go around; to circle; to make the rounds (of); to go around (several places); to go by way of
what is to be done?; what should (I) do?; what (am I) to do?
behavior; behaviour; manner; attitude; bearing
different person; another person; someone else; changed man
forgetting; lapse of memory
bad influence; negative influence
to correct; to rectify; to reform; to straighten (one's posture, collar, etc.); to adjust
betterment; improvement; kaizen (Japanese business philosophy of continuous improvement)
order (for an item); request; demand; condition
apart from that; other than that; leaving that aside; more importantly; more ... than that; but
standing for a long time; remaining standing
you are quite right; reasonable; natural; just
younger brother; little brother; brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); (arch.) pupil; (arch.) apprentice
the same generation; coeval
rude; impolite; mannerless; snotty
immediate effect; instant effect
feel uncomfortable; ill at ease; not feel at home
goodbye; so long; saying goodbye to (e.g. life as a bachelor); putting an end to; farewell (performance, party, etc.); final
excelling; surpassing; outdoing
career; occupation; personal history; professional experience; government employee who has passed the highest national civil service exam; carrier; carrier (of a disease-causing agent)