to set out; to set sail; to embark on (a new venture); to set out (to achieve something); to begin to ride; to lean forward
making one's debut; making one's first appearance; (just) showing one's face; showing up; introductory kabuki performance (to introduce the actors); December kabuki performance at Kyoto's Minamiza Theater in which all famous actors perform
completely; absolutely; (not) at all; (not) a bit; earnestly; intently
whispering; murmuring; subdued
feel when biting; manner of enunciation
negative (e.g. thinking); negative; negative (electrical polarity)
good; goodness; right; virtue
popular song program on radio or television
overflowing; effusive; exuberant; bountiful
change in a bus route; change in policy; policy change (reversal)
choreography; dance composition; dance coaching
remarkable ability; mastery; brilliant technique; go-getter; resourceful person; wizard
producer (film, TV, etc.)
intention; idea; inclination; wish
to ask a question; to ask questions
sea otter (Enhydra lutris)
Tyrannosaurus rex; T. rex; tyrannosaurus
one's social position; one's place; one's standing
before I knew it; next thing you know; when I came to
confused; disordered; faltered; incoherent; inconsistent
scuttling (to escape in a panic, in shame, etc.); scurrying; scrambling
number; number plate; license plate
to pass; to pass on; to give (something) a miss; to cut it out; to knock off (for the day); to let the matter drop
cheap; inexpensive; calm; peaceful; quiet
(dragging a large or heavy item) slowly; (falling) little by little; (slipping) gradually; on and on; while putting off; with a slurp
to perfect; to detail; to polish; (arch.) to make (inside something)
predation; eating prey; preying upon
happening; (unexpected) incident; unforeseen event; surprising occurrence
lightly rolling (of a small and round thing); pleasant, high-pitched sound (e.g. bell, young woman's laughter); changing frequently (e.g. conversation, plans); (occurring) in rapid succession (e.g. sumo wrestlers being defeated); roly-poly; chirp chirp (sound of insects); ribbit ribbit (sound of frogs)
self-esteem; self-respect; self-importance; conceit; pride
to become possible; to become able to (do)
superman; superwoman; Ubermensch (e.g. Nietzsche's ideal man of the future); overman
to let out a roar (hum, groan, moan); to produce a loud noise
wire netting; wire mesh; wire screen; chain-link mesh