not less than; ... and over; beyond (e.g. one's expectations); above; above-mentioned; aforementioned
to pull; to draw; to string (lines); to run (cable); to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve); to drag; to haul
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
to decide; to choose; to clinch (a victory); to decide (the outcome of a match); to persist in doing; to go through with; to always do
to notice; to recognize; to recognise; to become aware of; to perceive; to realize
half; semi-; half-past; odd number; (arch.) unit of land area (595.8 m^2)
whether you like it or not; no matter what one may do; in any event; at all events; (lit.) whether you laugh or cry
to end; to come to an end; to close; to finish
last spurt; final spurt; home stretch
just (e.g. "just wait here"); come now; tolerably; passably; well...; I think...
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it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
tough; hard; determined; strong-minded; strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol); severe
all members; all hands; everyone; everybody; whole crew
art; craft; accomplishment; artistic skill; technique; performance
large; big; great; prominent; -sized; as big as; university
I know, right?; don't you agree?; I thought you'd say that!; there we go
head; chief; top student; head of the class; top seat; first desk (in orchestra)
don't worry about it; forget about it
to mind (negative nuance); to care about; to worry; to pay undue (amount of) attention to (something)
to get angry; to get mad; to tell someone off; to scold; to be angular; to be square
concentration; focusing; convergence; within a collection of works
that; the; part (as in "part two"); um ...; er ...
too; also; still; as before; even so; either way
last-minute cramming; overnight cramming; (vegetables) salted just overnight
to eat; to live; to make a living; to bite; to sting (as insects do); to tease; to torment
to return; to come home; to leave; to get home; to get to home plate
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
earrings (for pierced ears); ear piercing; body piercing
together; at the same time; same; identical
preparatory school (for entrance examinations); cram school; cramming school
gyaru; (young) woman adhering to a fashion trend usually marked by brown or blond-dyed hair, gaudy clothes and accessories; gal
he; she; that person; (arch.) you
number one; first; best; most; game; round
light; well-lit; bright (of a colour); brightly-coloured; cheerful; bright; encouraging (for the future of a project, etc.)
aah!; ooh!; oh no!; oh boy!
air; atmosphere; mood; situation; someone with no presence; someone who doesn't stand out at all