last week; the week before
specialization; specialisation
riding together; sharing a car (taxi, etc.); doing in collaboration; backing of the same candidate by different political parties
winning a battle; victory; victorious battle
exhilarated; all smiles; tickled pink; pleased as punch
legend; folklore; legend (e.g. on a map); usage guide; (living) legend; icon
nonglutinous grain (not sticky enough to make mochi rice cakes)
to break up and start anew; to break out of one's shell; to make a fresh start; to go outside oneself
under ... years of age; less than ... years old
consent; assent; understanding; agreement; comprehension; grasp
Honshū (largest of the four main islands of Japan); Honshu
to revere; to respect; to worship
large stage; grand stage; the big stage; grand setting
camera shake; picture blur; deviation; slight shifting
fertile; rich; productive
direct talks; direct negotiations; talking to somebody in person
as expected (positive events); as hoped for
to excel at; to be proficient at; to grow old; to ripen; to rise high (e.g. the sun)
pledge; vow; (of a man and woman) having sexual relations; having sexual intercourse; destiny; fate
bright person; talented student; prodigy
soil; breeding ground; fertile ground (for); foundation (for the development of ...)
bending; curving; warping (of feelings, logic, etc.); distortion; refraction; inflection
predecessor; pioneer; ancestor
to affect a stylish air; to try to look good; to show off
driver (of a vehicle); screwdriver; driver (golf); driver; device driver
to steam (food, towel, etc.); to be hot and humid; to be sultry
to be affected; to be theatrical; to be pompous
all over the country; everywhere in the country; throughout the nation