exactly as stated; verbatim
Rorschach test; Rorschach inkblot test
foot (of a mountain or hill); bottom; base
to look out over; to survey (scene); to take an extensive view of
to be sufficient; to be enough; to be worth doing; to be worthy of; to do (the job); to serve
disorder; confusion; clutter; mess; muddle; disarray
front; frontage; facade; main
tool; implement; instrument; equipment
to dedicate; to make an offering; to supply; to store; to finish; to bring to a close; to restore (something to its place)
to pile up; to make a heap; to lay (e.g. bricks); to acquire (e.g. experience); to build (a reputation)
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
one face; one surface; the whole surface; one aspect; one side; (on) the other hand; one broad, flat object
bulletin board; display board; notice board; electronic bulletin board; BBS
love of one's country; patriotism; Ireland
to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint
Japanese calligraphy paper (approx. 25cm by 35cm)
to stand on a podium; to teach; to be a teacher
faint; dim; weak; poor; wretched; meagre
to run (of liquid); to spread; to blur; to blot; to ooze; to well up (of tears, etc.)
upper grades of primary school (sixth, fifth, and sometimes fourth grades)
narrow; tight; formal; stiff; constrained; uncomfortable
whole; entirety; whatever (is the matter)
bewilderment; perplexity; embarrassment; discomfiture; bafflement
sometimes; at intervals; occasionally; on occasion; from time to time
to call the roll; to take attendance
confusion; dismay; consternation; panic
to keep up (appearances); to smooth over (an error, etc.); to gloss over; to mend; to repair
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
name; given name; first name
alright; all right; right on; looking good; OK; okay
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
history of Japan; Japanese history
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
textbook; coursebook; schoolbook
assertion; declaration; affirmation
to be needed; to be wanted
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
to advance; to go forward; to precede; to go ahead (of); to make progress; to improve; to deepen
Kamakura period (1185-1333 CE)
protection; safeguard; shugo (Kamakura or Muromachi period military governor)