imitation; copy; make-believe; doing something in a way that only superficially resembles the real thing
Marceau; Marceaw; Marseau
lyric poetry; lyric poem; ode
reserve; spare; treasured; valued; (ace) up one's sleeve; trump
mythical carp with the head of a lion and the body of a fish (auspicious protectors of well-being)
capsicum (Capsicum annuum, esp. the cultivated chili peppers); chili pepper (chile, chilli); cayenne; shichimi pepper
signature pose; trademark pose
breaking down; defeating; abolishing
moai; Okinawan-style social support group
Barre; Barry (Britain); Valley
person from the Kansai region
(arch.) arm (esp. upper arm); counter used to measure the thickness of round objects
nisei; second-generation Japanese (or Korean, etc.); the second (e.g. Edward II); son
Jōmon period (ca. 14000-1000 BCE)
usage; way to use; utilization
mime; dumb show; silent drama; pantomime
handful; small amount; small number
hemp; cannabis; marijuana; Shinto paper offerings
to get a (driver's) license
seven delicious flavors (flavours); blend of seven spices (cayenne, sesame, Japanese pepper, citrus peel, etc.); shichimi
artistry; artistic quality; artistic character
French bread (esp. baguette); breadstick
Milky Way galaxy; Milky Way; the Galaxy; galactic system; galaxy
to be thoughtful (of a gift, etc.); to be from the heart; to be made with loving care
immune strength; immunity