as a matter of fact; to tell the truth
selfishness; egotism; egoism; (being) self-centered; without consulting; (doing) as one pleases
to go smoothly; to turn out well; to do the trick; to have peaceful relations
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
fortune-telling; divination
outside of one's area of expertise
to leave the nest; to go out into the world; to become independent (of one's parents); to graduate (and become a member of society)
open-air fire (e.g. for garden refuse); bonfire; open fire (e.g. in a kitchen)
to blow (of the wind); to blow (one's breath); to breathe out; to play (a wind instrument); to blow (a whistle, trumpet, etc.); to emit (smoke, fire, etc.); to spout
the number of people; many people; a large number of people; (counted as an) adult
head of year; teacher in charge of all classes for a whole year
to acquire a position; to hold an appointment
absorption; giving undivided attention; devoting oneself (to)
leaving everything up to someone else
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude
to have time free; to have time to spare
obedient; gentle; meek; submissive; docile
active; dynamic; energetic
transmigration; reincarnation; metempsychosis
shabby; dull; cheap; lackluster; uninspiring; depressing
creation; production; creative work (novel, film, etc.); fabrication; fiction; invention