of course; certainly; naturally
while; during; while; although; all; both
gymnastics; physical exercises; artistic gymnastics; gymnastics competition; physical education (class); PE
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
to be sufficient; to be enough; to be worth doing; to be worthy of; to do (the job); to serve
host country (e.g. for a conference)
due form; official; formality
teacher; instructor; sensei; title or form of address for a teacher, master, doctor, lawyer, etc.; intimate or teasing form of address; (arch.) one's elder
one's dearest wish; Buddha's vow to save humanity
slowly; quietly; steadily; soon; momentarily; before long
to become a wandering ghost; to appear as a spirit
indicates a question; or; whether or not; some- (e.g. something, someone); hmm; huh; very
(sound of) laughter; laughing voice
but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that
Osaka (city); (arch.) large hill
Sunday; day (of the month); counter for days; Japan
shell heap; shell mound; kitchen midden
university or college offering four-year programs; the big four ...; the four major ...
monopoly; monopolization; exclusivity; hogging; keeping to oneself
after all; because; but; even; too; as well
practice; training; drill; (an) exercise; workout
voice; singing (of a bird); chirping (of an insect); voice; opinion (as expressed in words); sound; sense (of something's arrival)
to understand; to comprehend; to become clear; to be known; I know!; I think so too!
something; some; somehow; for some reason; (is there) something (you want, etc.)
to be heard; to be audible; to be said to be; to be reputed
somehow; how; in what way; why; what kind of
what; you-know-what; that thing; whatsit; whachamacallit; (not) at all; (not) in the slightest
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
lateness; tardiness; arriving late
tsk tsk; oh-oh; huh; what's that?
doctor; PhD; exposition; fair; exhibition
sentence; composition; text; the literary arts (as opposed to the military arts); academia; statement
central; main; just (done); freshly (baked); counter for consecutive losses