way of reciting; way of telling a story
novice; beginner; starting to run; running off; running away
old person; elderly person; trustee of the Japan Sumo Association; retired high-ranking wrestler who is licensed to coach and receives retirement pay; senior statesman (of the Tokugawa shogunate); important local official (under the Tokugawa Shogunate)
aizuchi; back-channeling; interjections indicating that one is paying attention; two smiths hammering at an object in turn
antlion (larva); doodlebug; antlion pit
to pull into; to draw in; to bring in; to win over
to become possible; to become able to (do)
to return a favor (favour); to repay
being independent; standing on one's own; becoming independent
to eat; to live; to make a living; to bite; to sting (as insects do); to tease; to torment
setback; deadlock; standstill; impasse; miscarriage
how many people; a number of people
flowers budding; blooming; flowering; showing results; becoming popular; blooming
fashion (current) of the times; general drift of affairs
dwelling; house; residence; address
dwelling; house; residence; living; life
dweller; inhabitant; resident; user (of a website)
tenant (esp. in contrast to a landlord); renter
eggs; egg; (hen's) egg; (an expert) in the making; beginning; origin
absolutely essential; indispensable; vital; critical
to be unable to; to find difficult (unpleasant, awkward, painful) to do; to serve two or more functions or roles simultaneously; to contain (or combine) two or more features; to work in two or more jobs simultaneously (positions, etc.); to do alongside
occupation; calling; livelihood
views; opinion; discernment; pride; self-respect
patron (of the arts, an artist, etc.); patroness; sugar daddy; man who provides for a woman (e.g. a geisha); patron; master
great man; magnanimous man
philanthropic work; charitable enterprise
support; backing; aid; assistance
billboard; advertising sign
star player; star athlete
rearing; training; nurture; cultivation; promotion
to leave the nest; to go out into the world; to become independent (of one's parents); to graduate (and become a member of society)
to go smoothly; to turn out well; to do the trick; to have peaceful relations
unselfish; selfless; disinterested
improvement in image (of someone or something); improving one's image
component; factor; item (e.g. in list); element (e.g. in array); member (e.g. data structure)
obstinate; stubborn; obdurate; headstrong; willful; perverse
virtuous mind; good intentions; good will; positive mindset; bona fides; good faith
narrow-minded; intolerant; petty
strong spirit; mettle; backbone; guts; fighting spirit
easy; simple; easygoing; lighthearted; simplistic
judging; inspection; examination; investigation; review