state-of-the-art; cutting-edge
reinforced concrete; remote control
S; s; south; sulfur; nth year in the Shōwa era (1926.12.25-1989.1.7); small; second
aptitude; aptness; suitability
to recognize; to recognise; to deem; to judge; to approve; to deem acceptable; to admit
counter for people (usu. seating, reservations and such); first name; famous; great; name; noun
young man; young woman; young people; youth; youngsters
district; region; the country; countryside; civilian society
manufacturer (esp. a major company); producer; maker; device for making things; person who creates things
(your) daughter; young woman
mind; heart; spirit; the meaning of a phrase (riddle, etc.)
Excellent (grade); A; superiority; excellence; gentle; graceful
boy; juvenile; young boy; youth; lad
famous; noted; renowned; celebrated; well-known
military family; warrior class
head; chief; top student; head of the class; top seat; first desk (in orchestra)
entry to school or university; matriculation; enrolment (in university, etc.) (enrollment)
to accomplish; to achieve; to carry out; to do ... completely; to do ... entirely
(committee) chairman; president
university or college offering four-year programs; the big four ...; the four major ...
noted family; noble family; prestigious school, organization, business, etc.
son of a distinguished family; son of a noble
wonderful; astounding; marvellous
little girl; maiden; young lady; (arch.) female between 17 and 20 years old (ritsuryo period)
foreign country; foreign land; strange land; far-off land
overseas student; exchange student
being in charge of (esp. a class or subject); taking charge of; class teacher; homeroom teacher; form teacher
plate; dish; serving; helping; kanji radical 108 (at the bottom)
test; trial; probation; ordeal; tribulation
beginning; outset; first; onset
dangerous; perilous; threatening; stern (expression); hostile (attitude); sharp
participation; joining; entry; adherence
whether or not (in phrases like "I don't know whether or not I can come")
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
declaration; indication; representation; manifestation; demonstration; expression
first; foremost; most important; best; greatest; above all
chapter; section; medal; badge; insignia
for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first
practice (in the field); training (esp. practical and hands-on); practical exercise; drill