topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
to change; to alter; to transform; to reform; to revise; to amend
horsemanship; equestrian art; (art of) riding
traditional performing arts (e.g. shamisen, koto, dance, etc.); accomplishments
a kind; a sort; of sorts; something of a; sort of; somewhat
including; inclusive of; komi; extra points given to the white player as compensation for playing second (in go)
motorsports; motor sports; motor race
prosperous; flourishing; popular; widespread; active; lively
spare (part, tire, etc.); spare (bowling); knocking down all pins on the second throw
to throw; to hurl; to give up; to abandon; to cast (a glance, shadow, doubt, etc.)
to send; to forward; to hand over (e.g. money)
(computer) console; single console for multiple diving gauges
key; lock; key (to a problem); clue
to insert; to put in; to have a griping pain; to flow in; to shine in
promptly; immediately; quickly; indifferently
black fly (any insect of family Simuliidae); gnat
reserve; spare; treasured; valued; (ace) up one's sleeve; trump
to let down one's hair; to undo hair
to be stunned; to be surprised; (lit.) one's eyes turn into dots (like a cartoon character)
for (e.g. "she dances well for an eight-year old"); considering it's (something or someone)
just a minute; small quantity
to be solved; to be resolved; to loosen; to come untied; to be removed (of restrictions); to be lifted (e.g. a ban)
to tie; to bind; to bear (fruit); to close (e.g. deal); to confirm; to connect (two distant places); to close tightly
noisy; loud; annoying; troublesome; fussy; finicky
to untie; to unfasten; to unsew; to unstitch; to solve; to work out; to dispel (misunderstanding, etc.)
to dominate (usu. one's husband)
having done that; if that is done; if it is done in that way
to fall on one's shoulders (e.g. responsibility, duty)
(not) at all; (not) in the least; (none) whatsoever
to leave alone; to leave as is; to ignore; to neglect
straightforwardly; being outspoken
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
Western Europe; the West; the Occident; Europe
bun (hairstyle); chignon; topknot
old; aged; long; since long ago; of the distant past; long-ago
reformation; revolution; renewal; Meiji Restoration
to hand over; to transfer; to give up (e.g. one's seat); to give way; to yield; to concede
lower grade; low class; junior (officer)
feudal retainer or warrior