approximately; about; to (about) the extent that; (almost) enough that; as ... as ...; like
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
to do; to undertake; to send; to dispatch; to put; to move; to give (esp. to someone of equal or lower status)
pity; sorrow; pitiable; pitiful; alack; alas
water flea (Daphnia spp.)
seeming ...; appearing ...; -ish; like a ...; typical of ...
educational institution; school; academy; campus
the most; the extreme; prime; conspicuous
base (e.g. of a triangle); low class; low in social standing; base (e.g. of support); foundation
air; atmosphere; mood; situation; someone with no presence; someone who doesn't stand out at all
like; similar to; as with; in the same way
interval; period of time; among; between; good opportunity; chance
to let something (or somebody) go past; to do too much
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
university; college; former central university of Kyoto (established under the ritsuryo system for the training of government administrators); the Great Learning (one of the Four Books)
is not; am not; are not; isn't it?
Kansai; region consisting of Osaka, Kobe, Kyoto and surrounding prefectures; Kansai; south-western half of Japan (during the feudal era)
taking an examination (esp. school and university entrance)
living by oneself; living alone
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
changing one's attitude; turning over a new leaf; getting a fresh start
attempting to change one's image when one starts university
yes; yeah; hum; hmmm; oof
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
even if I say so myself; for me (to do such a thing)
without change; as is; just like; extremely similar; immediately; just after
finding employment; getting a job
memories; recollections; reminiscence
farewell; be that so; in that case; (arch.) however; (arch.) though that may be the case
My goodness!; Good lord!; Holy cow!
to think (about, of); to think over; to consider; to bear in mind; to think (that); to believe; to intend (to do)
footpath; walkway; sidewalk
suddenly; casually; accidentally; incidentally; unexpectedly; unintentionally
thick growth of plants; plantation; shrubbery; thicket
to catch sight of; to come into view; to happen to see
soft to the touch (e.g. fur, feathers); fluffy; to stroke (something fluffy); to rub; to pat
cute; adorable; dear; precious; innocent; childlike
shiba (Japanese breed of dog); shiba inu; brushwood dog
(animal) collar; necklace; choker
to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)
lead; leading; lead (of a newspaper, etc.); lede; lead (wire); lead (e.g. dog); leash
previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance