to go upstream; to go back (in time, to origin); to date back to; to trace back to
racial discrimination; racism
civil rights movement (esp. American)
to play a role; to serve a function; to play a part
to study (in depth); to learn; to take lessons in
field of vision; view; one's outlook (e.g. on life); one's horizons
what is called; as it is called; the so-called; so to speak
Kansai; region consisting of Osaka, Kobe, Kyoto and surrounding prefectures; Kansai; south-western half of Japan (during the feudal era)
totally (immersed in something, e.g. liquid, work); addicted
to fit; to get into; to be fit for (a job, etc.); to be suited for; to fall into; to plunge into
mouth; opening; hole; mouth (of a bottle); spout; gate; door
to hold in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to have (problems, debts, etc.); to take on (a responsibility); to employ; to have (on one's staff)
much more; still more; single layer (or storey, etc.); (arch.) rather; (arch.) sooner
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
child; kid; (one's) child; offspring; young (animal); young woman; offshoot
practice; training; drill; (an) exercise; workout
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
sound; noise; note; fame; Chinese-derived character reading
showy; loud; gay; flashy; gaudy
tailoring; dressmaking; sewing; making; preparation
unnecessary; not needed; not necessary
rock (music); rock; boulder; on the rocks
to shake; to sway; to waver
distinction; differentiation; classification
to catch; to stop the blow; to react to; to take (advice, etc.); to accept
to pass (of time); to elapse
to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on)
rather; better; instead; if anything
point in common; common feature
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
(one's) figure; build; physique; style
in; on; at (place); as for; regarding
rise (e.g. of a movement); emergence; rearing one's head; gaining prominence; coming to the fore; gaining power