Vocabulary

relativity

aizuchi; backchanneling; interjections indicating that one is paying attention

kana written after a kanji to complete the full (usually kun) reading of the word; declensional kana ending

farewell party

promotion of growth

after graduation

graduation ceremony; commencement

graduate; alumnus; alumna

restitution; damages; indemnity; compensation

another person; others

other side; another side; different angle

multi-

diversity; variety

thigh

gymnasium

body build; figure

versus; against; vs.; v.

pair; couple; set

obi (kimono sash)

waiting room

proxy; agent; substitute; deputy; alternate; representative

size; dimensions; volume

landlord; landlady

New Year's Eve

owner

written word; written language

various countries; various regions; various provinces

archipelago; group of islands

girls' high school

female high school student

opportunity; occasion; chance

shopping district; shopping street; downtown

child (esp. one of elementary school age or younger)

fraction (part of); decimal fraction

floor

barbershop; barber shop; barber

fire extinguisher

fire engine; fire truck

fire station

roasted sweet potato; baked sweet potato