passing the physical examination as a Grade One conscript (in the former Japanese military)
Hydrangea macrophylla var. thunbergii (variety of bigleaf hydrangea); sweet hydrangea leaf; hydrangea tea
to win the favour of (favor); to be acknowledged (e.g. by a superior); to measure up to
opposite; opposition; versus; vs.; to (e.g. "winning a game five to three"); equal footing
the rise of the curtain; opening (of play); beginning (e.g. of an era); opening (festival, event, etc.)
endurance race (motorsport)
to like; to prefer; to be pleased by
to draw the line (between two situations); to make a clear distinction; to make it clear where one stands; to take clear responsibility for (mistakes, etc.)
everyday articles which have come to be regarded as folk art
venting one's anger (on someone or something); taking out one's anger on
to finish up; to complete; to finish off; to get through; to polish off
to stitch; to hem; to mend; to sew up; to darn
to exchange (things); to convert (currency); to be in contrast (to); to contrast (with)
(not) much; (not) very; (arch.) like this; (arch.) as a rule
meandering; snaking; zigzagging
mechanic; mechanical; mechanism; technique (e.g. in piano-playing)
finishing (a race); running the whole distance; reaching the goal; staying the course
carpet; rug; mat, mattress, quilt etc. spread out on the floor (or ground) and used to sit or sleep on; spread; (cloth) cover
to start an act (of a play); to have curtains open; to have an (event, period of history, etc.) start
to die; to pass away; to enter the priesthood; to live a secluded life
nasal hair; nose hair; being infatuated with women; fool
competing; competition; auction
impediment; burden; encumbrance; hindrance; drag
craftsman; skilled artisan