to be rich in; to abound in; to be abundant in; to be rich; to be wealthy
senior (at work or school); superior; elder; older graduate; progenitor; old-timer
vista; view; scene; counter for scenes (in a play)
the whole world; the whole country; society; the public; supremacy over a nation; government of a country; having one's own way
capable person; talented person; human resources; personnel
Kumamoto (city, prefecture)
clothing; costume; outfit; garment; dress
that; the matter in question
nobleman; dignitary; feudal lord (of the Edo period); daimyō; man brought up away from the world; arrogant man with little knowledge of the ways of the world
absorption; suction; attraction
influence (on someone); inspiration
new knowledge; up-to-date information; advanced ideas
greed; craving; desire; appetite; hunger; avarice
to develop a rash or inflammation (e.g. in response to a skin irritant); to react to (something); to be strongly influenced (usu. negative or critical nuance)
as one wishes; the way one wants; to one's satisfaction
(one's) youth; one's younger days
to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.); to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.); to be suited to
encouragement; inspiration; rousing; stirring up; raising (e.g. morale)
acquaintance; appreciative friend
to be in high spirits; to be encouraged; to be lively; to cheer up
neck; head; dismissal; discharge
patience; perseverance; persistence; tenacity; energy
abortion; to be interrupted; to be discontinued; to be suspended
encouragement; spurring (on); cheering (on)
taking advantage of (an opportunity); jumping on the bandwagon; taking passage (in); getting a lift; getting a ride
10^12; 1,000,000,000,000; trillion; sign; omen; indication
affected; smug; pompous; conceited; snobby; pretentious
to look through; to hold up to the light; to make an opening; to leave space; to fart without making a sound
to pounce on someone's words; to cavil at someone's words; to trip someone up with their own words
soliloquy; monologue; speaking to oneself
city; Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly
Nagasaki (city, prefecture)
teaching the basics; initiation; introduction
to row (a boat) to (a pier, shore, etc.); to reach (a goal after considerable effort); to arrive at; to (finally) manage to do
determination; resolution
guidance; lead; guide; primer; influence; connections
don't you think?; indicates question
entreaty; appeal; petition
one's own judgement (judgment); decision made without consulting others; arbitrary decision; dogmatism
zealous; enthusiastic; ardent; fervent; keen; eager
entering school; school attendance