culture; civilization; civilisation; Bunka era (1804.2.11-1818.4.22)
program (e.g. theatre, theater); programme; (theatrical) piece; number; performance
deep; profound; dense; thick; close (relationship); intense; strong
participation; taking part in; participating in; being concerned in
because; the reason is; if you want to know why
pupils who are not members of any school club; (lit.) go-home club
center; centre; middle; -centered; -centred; -focused
to carry on one's shoulder; to shoulder; to bear; to bear (burden, responsibility, etc.); to take upon oneself
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
among these; between these; of these; in here; in this
final vote; run-off ballot
raising one's hand; show of hands (e.g. for a vote); salute
whole; entirety; whatever (is the matter)
majority group (party, faction)
isn't it?; don't you think?; right?; surely; come on
concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every
this and that; one thing and another
to say previously unspoken thoughts; to start saying; to court someone
original (that was parodied or acted as an inspiration for something else, etc.); source
arrangement (music, objects, etc.); organization; adaptation
quick; prompt; without delay; simple; easy; effortless
amateur; layman; respectable woman (i.e. not a prostitute, hostess, geisha); (arch.) unlicensed prostitute
speech; words; one's lines; remarks
genuine article; real thing; real deal
script; screenplay; scenario
to the end; to the bitter end; to the last; after all; it must be remembered; only
supporting role (actor); minor role
extent; scope; sphere; range; span
original; unique (e.g. product); signature; exclusive
schoolgirl; female student
origin; genesis; opening; start; beginning
to swell; to rise; to bulge; to rouse; to get excited
to build up; to complete; to construct; to make up; to fabricate; to invent
to interrupt; to interfere; to meddle; to intrude; to butt in; to poke one's nose into
individual; private person; personal; private
to pour water (into); to dilute with water; to hinder; to hamper; to throw cold water on
drama club (e.g. at school); dramatic society
particle indicating that the speaker is trying to recall some information
to turn one's face; to turn around; to look over one's shoulder