viewing optimistically; thinking optimistically; taking an optimistic view; looking on the bright side
to re-think; to think back upon; to change one's mind
white circle; white star; victory mark
ace up one's sleeve; trump card; secret skills; secret; (arch.) left hand
to happen to have on hand or in stock
unbeatable; invincible; irresistible
exactly the same; exactly as is; without any change
to have full knowledge (of something); to know something thoroughly
crucian carp (Carassius spp.)
to take advantage of one's carelessness; to perform a surprise attack
sly; cunning; sneaky; crafty; unfair; dishonest
civilized society; civilised society
society; public; community; social studies
in the end; after all is said and done; (lit.) when the striped mullet is fully grown
tasks; things to do; errand; business (to take care of); affairs; engagement
having nothing to do; having time on one's hands (and not knowing what to do); being at a loose end; being bored
contest; competition; struggle; scramble
defeating in an instant; instant kill
using together (jointly); used at the same time
bow (weapon); archery; bow (for a violin, etc.)
staring-out (down) game; game in which two children looking at each other try to make the opponents laugh first; constant looking at something (e.g. the computer screen, the clock, etc.)
university; college; former central university of Kyoto (established under the ritsuryo system for the training of government administrators); the Great Learning (one of the Four Books)
route; course; path; one's future course (e.g. after graduating high school)
leisure; leisure time; spare time
to chide; to rebuke; to reprove
(social) class; rank; grade
to go to the top; to climb to the top; to ascend to the top; to be engrossed in; to be very enthusiastic about; to be infatuated with
duckweed; rootless person; wanderer
pilgrimage; walking tour; travelling (on foot)
national language; Japanese language (often as a school subject in Japan); native Japanese words (as opposed to loanwords)
textbook; coursebook; schoolbook
flood plain; river terrace; riverside area; area between river and river bank
damage (esp. financial) caused by harmful rumours or misinformation (rumors)
to find out; to discover; to select; to pick out; to look out (from the inside); to be wide-eyed (in surprise, anger, etc.)
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
scrawl; scribble; graffiti; doodle
magnificent; grand; majestic; splendid