for generations; hereditary; generation after generation
inscrutable; incomprehensible
rain or shine; no postponement for rain
variety show (e.g. on TV)
placing in a list (top ten, popularity, sales, etc.)
young female TV announcer (who also frequently functions as a television talent doing on-location fluff pieces for variety shows)
to read a large number (of); to read widely; to read everything that one can lay one's hands on (usu. of specific type, genre)
sound of bubbles (or other small objects) being popped; lumpy sensation (e.g. of food); little bits; small grains
fashion sense; sense of fashion
layer; cosplayer (someone who participates in cosplay); cosplayers
wholehearted; earnest; determined; intent; single-minded; straightforward
former boyfriend; ex-boyfriend
to exchange (messages, thoughts, etc.); to communicate
image change; changing one's image; makeover
to break up (e.g. a meeting); to call it a night
for (some) doubtful points to remain
strict; rigid; exact; fair; impartial
beautician; cosmetician; hairdresser; hair stylist
about; concerning; as to; regarding
try; attempt; try (rugby)
to be slow; to not make progress; to be inefficient
open-air fire (e.g. for garden refuse); bonfire; open fire (e.g. in a kitchen)
manner of using one's hands
way; course; the only way
serious; earnest; honest; real; legit
overhasty; rash; premature
roll (e.g. of cloth); winding (e.g. watch); volume (of book); speeding up; heel (of a Japanese sandal)
returning from school; going home from school
to keep in contact (e.g. by phone, mail, etc.); to keep in touch
specialist shop; shop specializing in a few types of product
big and round (eyes, shaven head, etc.)
barrier; checkpoint; gateway; hurdle; obstacle; trial
not understanding; not knowing