swallowtail butterfly (esp. the citrus swallowtail butterfly, Papilio xuthus)
rhinoceros beetle (esp. the Japanese rhinoceros beetle, Trypoxylus dichotomus)
more and more; all the more; at last; finally; (at the) last moment; worst possible time
down to earth; reasonable; able to deal with
profile; face in profile; face seen from the side; (personal) profile; (biographical) sketch; outline (of someone's life)
to look at again; to re-examine (policy, estimate, plan, etc.); to review; to get a better opinion of; to see in a more positive light; to improve
circuitous; roundabout; indirect
scorn; disdain; contempt; slight
to return; to come back; to turn over; to become extremely; to become completely
to grow weak; to become weak; to lose strength
origin; source; base; basis; cause; ingredient; material
to turn towards; to point
national railway; Japan National Railways (1949-1987)
railway track; railway line; railroad; railway; track; line
(apparently) that's what it's like, isn't it
to tie; to bind; to bear (fruit); to close (e.g. deal); to confirm; to connect (two distant places); to close tightly
bus on a regular route; fixed-route bus; transit bus
notice; bulletin; post; posting; placard
everyone; anyone; no one; nobody
that's the way it is; such is life
parking lot; car park; carpark; parking garage
fiscal year (usu. April 1 to March 31 in Japan); financial year; academic year; school year; product year
right beside; close to; nearby
about when; about what time; how soon
graduation; completion (of a course); moving on (from); outgrowing (something); leaving (a group, company, etc.)
to be in time (for); to serve (suit, meet) the purpose; to be good enough; to be enough
commuting to school; school commute
to be disappointed; to be dejected; to be downhearted; to feel exhausted; to feel drained
echo; ultrasound scan; echographic examination
to falter; to flinch (from); to recoil (from); to quail (at)
soon; shortly; nearly; almost
Together: Edgar Winter and Johnny Winter Live
minor; small; minor (key, scale, etc.); the minor leagues (US baseball)
flat; level; calm; tranquil; relaxed (sitting posture); comfortable
multi-unit apartments; apartment complex