heterosis; hybrid vigor; hybrid vigour
to try to have it both ways; to try to sit on two stools
spongiform; spongelike; spongy
semiformal attire; semiformal dress
if possible; if it is in my power; if it was realistic
basic state; basic status
yangban; traditional ruling class of Korea during the Joseon dynasty
temporary dwelling; this transient world
to contend for distinction; to claim credit
aggressiveness; combativeness
evading blame for a transgression by pinning it on a subordinate and abandoning them; (lit.) a skink lizard's shedding of its tail
member countries (e.g. treaty, UN, etc.); member states
competition (rivalry) to first (e.g. rider in a charge)
half-agricultural and half-fishing (village or economy)
plaintive (melody, tone, etc.); sad; mournful; doleful; sorrowful
heavy, thick, long, and big (products, esp. industrial); massive and heavy; heavy (industry)
between the leaves; through the leaves
centre of (political) power
winding; meandering; sinuous; zigzag
ambassador of goodwill; goodwill envoy; goodwill mission
being average (capacity, looks) (as good as anyone); mediocrity
misleading; misdirecting; leading astray