one's own strength or effort; (by) oneself
to gulp down; to swallow deeply; to understand; to take in; to engulf; to swallow up
unripe; green; inexperienced; immature; unskilled
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
to lose; to miss (a change, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)
chance; start; cue; excuse; motive; impetus
Leo (constellation); the Lion; Buddha's seat; seat of a high monk
I; me; oneself; (arch.) you; (arch.) prefix indicating familiarity or contempt
I see; that's right; indeed
to accept; to receive; to agree
if so; in that case; in that situation
to change color (esp. leaves, fruit, flowers) (colour); to turn crimson (e.g. leaves in autumn); to begin to redden; to ripen; to grow ripe
to redeem (from sin); to save
mock exam; practice exam; practice test
result; consequence; coming to fruition; bearing fruit; as a result; consequently
to be peevish; to sulk; to pout
cheap; inexpensive; calm; peaceful; quiet
don't you think?; indicates question
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; shapely; neatly; cleanly; without trouble; clearly
to become better; to improve
but (still); and yet; nevertheless; even so; notwithstanding
student preparing for or taking examinations (usu. entrance exams); test-taker
shot; charge; blow; punch; home run; try
to hit; to expose; to apply (e.g. patch); to put on; to allot; to call on someone (e.g. in class); to guess (an answer)
anyhow; in any case; at any rate; at best; at most
to fail; to blunder; to make a mess; to drink up; to eat up
hot; warm; passionate; impassioned; on everybody's mind; on the radar
to be exhausted; to be worn out
another time; again; over again; formally; especially; intentionally
to deepen; to heighten; to intensify
to surround; to encircle; to besiege; to lay siege to; to play (go, shogi, etc.)