how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
to differ (from); to vary; to not be in the usual condition; to not match the correct (answer, etc.); to be different from promised; isn't it?
reality; actuality; practice (as opposed to theory); truly; really; bhutakoti (limit of reality)
(powers of) concentration; ability to concentrate
of course; certainly; naturally
is that so? (generally rhetorical)
imperial court; royal court
good prospects; full of hope; promising
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
after all; because; but; even; too; as well
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
senior (at work or school); superior; elder; older graduate; progenitor; old-timer
makings (of); aptitude; talent; nature; character; temperament
entry to school or university; matriculation; enrolment (in university, etc.) (enrollment)
seeming to be; appearing to be; like; similar to; in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that
Metropolis (of Tokyo); (Tokyo) Metropolitan District; counter for cities and towns; capital
to prepare; to provide; to set up; to establish; to organize
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
circumstances; conditions; situation; reasons; state of affairs
examination; exam; test; trial; experiment; test
success; passing (e.g. exam); eligibility
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
in this way; thus; such; uh...
mild; calm; gentle; quiet; congenial; amicable
atmosphere; mood; a certain air; presence; (Earth's) atmosphere
immersing oneself in; being absorbed in; devoting oneself to; giving oneself up entirely to
to pass (of time); to elapse
time; season; period; phase; stage
to go out to meet; to receive; to welcome; to accept (e.g. as a member of a group or family); to call for; to summon
tempering (metal); annealing; forging; toughening; disciplining; training
training; drill; practice; discipline
behind closed doors; behind-the-scenes; (under the veil of) secrecy
in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...
opposite side; bottom; rear; back; lining; inside; in the shadows
to hide; to be hidden; to conceal oneself; to disappear
as one would expect; naturally; indeed; still; all the same; after all
environmental destruction
to leak out (a secret); to be exposed (a lie, improper behaviour, etc.); to be found out; to get away (of fish)
self-respect; prudence; not acting rashly; taking care of oneself; being careful with one's health