independence; self-reliance
to be separated; to be apart; to leave; to go away; to leave (a job, etc.); to quit
notebook; copy-book; note; noting down; (musical) note; laptop (computer)
promptly; immediately; quickly; indifferently
that way; that direction; that (one); that person; there; over there
ridge (of roof); back of a sword; counter for buildings, apartments, etc.
department of a university; undergraduate (course, program, etc.)
equipment; facilities; installation; accommodations; conveniences; arrangements
and then; and so; and; so then
dining room; dining hall; cafeteria; restaurant; eatery; snack bar
to this extent; to this degree; this much
student (esp. a university student)
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
senior high school; high school
to compare; to make a comparison; to compete; to vie
mammoth (esp. the woolly mammoth, Mammuthus primigenius)
your; indicates high rank or status; indicates love and respect (usu. for an older person)
the Sheep (eighth sign of the Chinese zodiac); the Ram; hour of the Sheep (around 2pm, 1-3pm, or 2-4pm); south-southwest; sixth month of the lunar calendar
promise; agreement; convention; rule; destiny; fate
to get lost; to become lost; to go astray
to cry; to weep; to sob; to howl
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of one's arrival); invitation
once; for a short time; briefly; (arch.) one morning
-like; sort of; similar to; resembling
conclusion from reasoning, judgement or calculation based on something read or heard; reason; cause; meaning; circumstances; situation
to stick; to paste; to stretch; to spread; to form (e.g. ice on a pond); to fill; to swell
isn't it?; don't you think?; right?; surely; come on
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
no good; not serving its purpose; hopeless; wasted; cannot; must not
such; this sort of; like this
number one; first; best; most; game; round
eye; eyeball; eyesight; sight; look; stare; notice
to stand; to rise; to find oneself (e.g. in a difficult position); to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)
good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable
end; finish; bounds; limits; delivery date (of a futures contract); finale (of a noh song); end of an act (in jōruri or kabuki)
article; news story; report; account
meaning; significance; sense
the other day; a few days ago
to weigh on one's mind; to bother one; to be interested (in); to be curious (about); to feel like (doing); to feel inclined to