place; location; room; space; basho; wrestling tournament
level; standard; level (plane); floor; spirit level; (surveyor's) level
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
considerably; greatly; a lot
boss; leader; head; boss (difficult enemy, usu. at the end of a section or level)
strong; potent; strong; brawny; good (at); skilled; being able to handle
absurd; ridiculous; nonsense; excessive; extreme
surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
drawn-out (protracted) war or contest
to be dented; to be indented; to be beaten; to be overwhelmed; to be disheartened; to feel down
just barely; only just; at the very limit; at the last moment
state of affairs (around you); situation; circumstances
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
to stay at (e.g. hotel); to be docked; to be berthed; to be moored
telephone call; phone call; telephone (device); phone
electricity; (electric) light
to erase; to delete; to turn off (power); to switch off; to extinguish; to put out
holiday; day off; sleep; rest; Good night
futon; Japanese bedding consisting of a mattress and a duvet; round cushion used for Zen meditation (traditionally made of woven bulrush leaves)
to smell; to smell of; to have a smell
abdomen; belly; womb; one's mind; one's real intentions; courage; nerve
to decrease (in size or number); to diminish; to abate
ramen; Chinese-style noodles
to put on weight; to gain weight; to grow fat; to get stout
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
end; conclusion; last; final; no sooner than; once
to give shelter to; to lodge; to put up; to accommodate
too; also; still; as before; even so; either way
trouble; bother; annoyance; to be troubled (by); to be bothered (by); to be inconvenienced (by)
lonely person; someone who easily succumbs to loneliness
sentence-ending particle expressing doubt
dangerous; risky; awful; terrible; terrific; amazing
commuting to school; school commute
grace (of God); benevolence (of Buddha); assistance; help; effects; influence
reflection; reconsideration; introspection; regret; repentance; remorse
to borrow; to have a loan; to rent; to hire
proud; boastful; bragging; conceited
to compete (with each other); to contend for; to vie for; to rival
textbook; coursebook; schoolbook
direction; orientation; suited to; suitable for; tendency; inclination
to hurry; to rush; to hasten; to make something happen sooner
seeming ...; appearing ...; -ish; like a ...; typical of ...
advance notice; previous note; preliminary announcement; trailer (film, TV); preview
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
summer vacation; summer holiday