rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk
even though; despite; when
to visit; to call on; to pay a visit to
bitter smile; wry smile; strained laugh; sarcastic laugh
February; second month of the lunar calendar
also; too; not ... either; (it's not possible) no matter what; although one might wish otherwise
recess; break time; break between classes; free period; recess time; recreation hour
please (give me); please (do for me)
small-format paperback book; pocket paperback
horizontal (as opposed to vertical); lying down; side-to-side (as opposed to front-to-back); width; side (of a box, etc.); beside
to bind; to file; to top with egg (e.g. donburi)
notebook; copy-book; note; noting down; (musical) note; laptop (computer)
at that time; at that moment; then; on that occasion
to memorize; to memorise; to learn; to pick up; to feel; to think
very; awfully; exceedingly; (not) at all; by no means; simply (cannot)
to hurry; to rush; to hasten; to make something happen sooner
selection; choice; option
place; room; margin; scope
I'm sorry; my apologies; excuse me; pardon me
(public) notice; attention; public eye; public gaze
to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint
to be convinced (that); to be under the impression (that); to make up one's mind; to set one's heart on; to be obsessed (with a thought, idea, etc.); to think about obsessively
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in
to request; to beg; to call; to order; to entrust to; to rely on
there is no need to ...; never happens; there is never a time when
to become; to get; to result in; to turn out; to consist of; to be composed of; to be completed
envious; jealous; enviable (position, etc.)
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
regret; repentance; remorse
beginning; outset; first; onset
perhaps; probably; generous; many; much
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
to use to the full (one's voice, energy, etc.); to muster all of (one's strength, courage, etc.); to summon all of; to exert fully; to strain (one's voice)
given that ... it is only natural that ...; ... being the case, it is unavoidable that ...; (precisely) because ...; contrary to expectations ...
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
if; in case; as for; on the topic of; if that's the case; if so
to look after; to take care of; to be put in charge of; to be given responsibility for; to withhold (an announcement); to reserve (judgment)
to deliver; to forward; to send; to report; to notify; to file notice (to the authorities)
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
at least; at most; (even) just
name; given name; first name
to put; to place; to leave (behind); to establish (an organization, a facility, a position, etc.); to set up; to appoint (someone to a certain position); to hire
I'm afraid to say; I'm sorry to say; unfortunately
end (e.g. of street); tip; beginning; start; odds and ends; scrap