Lorraine (France); Roleine
to obey respectfully; to humble oneself; to sit straight (upright, respectfully, attentively)
command of English; proficiency in English; knowledge of English
until now; so far; up to the present
Japanese person; Japanese people
female university student; female college student
route; course; path; one's future course (e.g. after graduating high school)
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
special selection; special approval; special prize; highest honours
recommendation; referral; endorsement
basics; fundamentals; basis; foundation
depression; low spirits; luxuriant (of vegetation)
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?
already; now; by this time; quick; early; fast
plate; dish; serving; helping; kanji radical 108 (at the bottom)
to give up all thoughts of; to abandon; to despair of; to make up one's mind; to take a momentous decision
kayōkyoku; form of Japanese popular music that developed during the Showa era; (Western) pop song
income; receipts; revenue
junior college; vocationally oriented two or three year post-secondary education institution
unrelated; irrelevant; unconcerned; unconnected
as much as one can; as much as possible; if at all possible
no!; no no!; no, not at all
ryokan; traditional inn; Japanese-style lodging, usu. professionally-run
depending on the situation; should time and circumstances permit
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
strong opposition; vehement opposition