kabuki; Japanese classical drama
great actor; famous actor; star
impossible to do (although wants to)
estimate (of costs); budget
almost; roughly; approximately
coincident with; while; simultaneously
to come to mind; to pop into one's head
Kyouzuka Masako (1930.3.16-1994.9.23)
supporting role (actor); minor role
activity (esp. energetic); great efforts; conspicuous service; to flourish; to participate actively; to play an active role
in spite of; nevertheless; although; despite; no matter the; regardless of
mama; mamma; mom; female proprietress (of a bar, etc.)
to offer (a suggestion, etc.); to propose (an idea, etc.); to approach with (a proposal, etc.)
recoil; hesitation; flinching; shrinking back
to take on; to undertake; to take over; to inherit; to guarantee; to vouch for
plump; fleshy; well-rounded; pleasant (fragrance); rich
to sing; to sing (one's praises in a poem, etc.); to compose a poem; to recite a poem
living room (Japanese-style)
to stream; to flow (liquid, time, etc.); to be washed away; to be carried; to drift; to float (e.g. clouds); to sweep (e.g. rumour, fire)
record; minutes; record (e.g. in sports); results; to record; to document
many; much; majority (of); greater part (of); mostly; mainly
strong; potent; strong; brawny; good (at); skilled; being able to handle
to guide; to lead; to show the way; to derive; to deduce
idea; conception; way of thinking; approach; expression
next; following; subsequent; stage; station
to convey; to report; to transmit; to communicate; to tell; to impart
-ness; indicates assertion; come; come now
rapid economic growth (esp. that of Japan in the post-WWII period)
right in the midst of; right at the height of
world fair; international exposition
Osaka (city); (arch.) large hill
to open; to undo; to bloom; to unfold; to open (for business, e.g. in the morning); to be wide (gap, etc.); to widen
people; men and women; each person; everybody
abundant; plentiful; rich; wealthy; open (mind); relaxed
wide difference; a world of difference