just now; a moment ago; this very minute
to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.); to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.); to be suited to
in a whisper; in a low voice; in undertones
to discuss; to talk together
hand; arm; forepaw; foreleg; handle; hand; worker
bright red; deep red; flushed (of face); downright (e.g. lie); complete; utter
determination; resolution
to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to coax; to wheedle; to soothe and humor (humour)
at the critical moment; when the time comes; when it's most important; when necessary; in an emergency; when push comes to shove
obstinate; stubborn; obstinate person; stubborn person
vain person; ostentatious person; show-off
point; gist; essentials; knack; trick; the ropes
results; record; grades; marks
tough; hard; determined; strong-minded; strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol); severe
to scold; to chide; to rebuke; to reprimand
around the world; throughout the world
to summon courage; to be brave
noon; midday; daytime; lunch
extremely angry; furious; fiercely (shine); blazingly; merrily (burn away); red-hot
aloof; morose; stuck-up; smelling strongly of something; having a pungent smell
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
to be torn off; to come off; to be torn to pieces; to be torn to shreds
to be jealous of; to envy; to begrudge
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology; MEXT
Miyazawa Kenji (1896-1933)
crossing; passage; importing; import; wandering; wanderer; migration
there; that situation; that occasion; the spot (i.e. "on the spot"); immediately; then and there
result; consequence; coming to fruition; bearing fruit; as a result; consequently
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
to swear; to vow; to take an oath; to pledge
each (person); individually; one by one; one at a time; in turn
to surround; to encircle; to besiege; to lay siege to; to play (go, shogi, etc.)
place; location; room; space; basho; wrestling tournament
to be furnished with; to be provided with; to be possessed of; to be endowed with; to be among; to be one of
society; the world; the times
to live through; to survive
just because; even if; even though
should; must; -able; probably; likely
to get an upset stomach; to have diarrhea
probability; likelihood; chances
considerably; fairly; quite
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)