learning by watching others; learning by imitation
nikujaga; meat and potato stew
scale (of fish, snake, etc.); serif (on kana or kanji (e.g. in Mincho font))
dropping (of tears, dew, etc.); falling off; dropping off; inadvertently (coming to the surface); letting out (e.g. a secret)
pirarucu (Arapaima gigas); arapaima; paiche
since then; from that time; ever since
downward glance; contemptuous look
to change completely; to change suddenly
judicial review (e.g. of the constitutionality of a law)
one's own discretion (idea, responsibility)
persistence; single-mindedness
public matter; governmental matter; prince; duke; lord; sir
flea powder; flea medicine; flea medication; getting rid of fleas; killing fleas
betrayal; defection; treachery; apostasy
takoyaki; octopus dumplings
second-hand shop; curio shop
talkative; loose-lipped; persiflage; frivolous talk
scrap; piece; fag end; unimportant (person); petty (official); barely (in a role)
to etch into one's mind; to remember well
god of wealth; (arch.) monk's wife
instructor; (fencing) teacher; model
course (e.g. of lectures); academic university unit (professor, lecturers, etc.)
taking a lecture; attending a class; taking a course
hundred points; perfect mark
(not) by any means; (not) for anything; wouldn't do for anything; had enough; flatly refusing
(please) look; see; (please) try to do
person who sets questions (for an exam or quiz)
(power of) understanding; comprehensive faculty
one after another; in succession
Japanese sardinella (Sardinella zunasi)