matte (finish, colour, etc.); matt; mat; matte (metallurgy)
white; correction fluid; white-out
omen; sign of luck; origin; history; dependent arising; doctrine that everything has a cause and there is nothing that arises out of nothing
to allow oneself to ...; to take the liberty of ...; it is presumed that; (I, we) presume that; on one's own accord; by one's arbitrary decision
swiftly; rapidly; suddenly; abruptly; sharply (of a slope, bend, etc.); steeply
to repaint; to paint again; to break (a record); to rewrite; to remake
as a child; when one was a child; childhood
work (e.g. book, film, composition, etc.); opus; performance; production
to be born again; to make a fresh start in life
sweeping victory; easy victory
to be square; to be angular; to be jagged; to be formal; to be stiff; to be ceremonious
following (e.g. someone's opinion); being servile to; adherence; compliance; emulation; mimicking
ashibarai; foot sweep; sweeping one's opponent's legs from under them (judo, etc.)
spectators; onlookers; members of the audience
arrogance; haughtiness; conceitedness
to extol; to laud; to sing the praises of
link (e.g. in a chain of events); part (of a plan, campaign, activities, etc.); monocyclic
show; performance; act; entertainment industry; show business
to begin some form of lifestyle
art of self-defense (defence)
formidable enemy; strong enemy; tough enemy
natural posture (esp. in judo); natural stance; natural attitude; relaxed manner; calm manner
dry; dry (tone, humour, etc.); unemotional; dry (of alcohol)
root (of a plant); stump (of a tree); root (of a problem, etc.); base
formation; establishment; conclusion (e.g. of a deal); reaching (e.g. an agreement); being valid (of a theory, argument, etc.); holding
being able to hear something (clearly); clearness of a sound; reputation; renown; impression (that something gives off); respectability
not insignificant; not to be sneezed at
attractive; good-looking; stylish; cool; smooth; neat
to fall in love; to be in love; to be charmed with; to lose one's heart to
place; spot; grounds; arena; stadium; range
lunch; midday meal; food served at a tea party (tea ceremony)
East Germany (1949-1990); German Democratic Republic
solemn; respectful; reverent; silent; quiet