umbrella; parasol; something shaped like an umbrella or a conical hat; shade (of a lamp); mushroom cap
to shine; to be visible; to be tinged with; to rise (of water levels); to flow in; to be felt (i.e. as an emotion); to come over one
(on) one's own; (by) oneself
end; tip; end (of the year, month, etc.); close; youngest child; descendants; offspring
selection; choice; option
rudeness; impoliteness; discourtesy; insolence
intentionally; on purpose; deliberately; taking something into account
to be separated; to be apart; to leave; to go away; to leave (a job, etc.); to quit
of course; certainly; naturally
lifesaver; person who saved one's life
respect; esteem; reverence; honour; honor
to leave nothing undone; to do all in one's might; to do everything possible
important; significant; precious; valuable; careful
to give up all thoughts of; to abandon; to despair of; to make up one's mind; to take a momentous decision
refusal; rejection; denial; veto
to be finished; to be completed; to be done
explanation; interpretation
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
return gift; return favour (favor); revenge; change (in a cash transaction)
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
to like too much; to like to excess; to adore
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
circumference; girth; surroundings; neighbourhood; people surrounding oneself; surrounding circumstances
biggest; greatest; largest; maximum
I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...; it appears as if ...
to take responsibility (for a fallout); to accept the blame; to take the blame
very; awfully; exceedingly; (not) at all; by no means; simply (cannot)
concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every
reinstatement; reappointment
job; work; duties; trade; skill
harmonious; peaceful; happy; amicable; smooth; free from trouble
resignation; leaving office; leaving work (e.g. at the end of the day)
instead; but (on the other hand)
to take over; to capture; to seize; to hijack (vehicle, account, etc.)
what's the matter?; what's wrong?
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
work sent to a competition; competition entry
to read; to recite (e.g. a sutra); to chant; to predict; to guess; to decipher; to count
where; which; anyway; anyhow; sooner or later; eventually
to win the prize; to win the ring
outstanding talent; person of exceptional talent; gifted person
senior high school student
name; given name; first name