commemorable; worth commemorating; momentous; monumental
to step forward; to take a step forward; to start on a project, etc.; to take the first step with
not necessarily so; is not always true
degree of familiarity; popularity
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
to greet; to call out (to); to invite; to get in touch (with); to cheer (on); to give vocal support (to)
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
wicked thought; wicked mind
fast-talking; rapid talking
countryside; country; 50-home township (comprised of 2-3 neighbourhoods)
village; hamlet; countryside; country
to obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to follow (a person); to accompany; to go alongside (e.g. a river); to follow (e.g. a sign)
detestable; abhorrent; loathsome
natto (fermented soybeans)
bath; bathing; bathhouse; public bath; room for drying lacquerware; base (wooden joint connecting the blade of a hoe, spade, etc., to the handle)
proficient; skillful; enjoying; satisfaction; satiation
many; numerous; large amount of; large quantity of; frequent; common
to tie; to bind; to fasten; to restrict (freedom); to tie down (with rules, regulations, etc.); to fetter
appearing drowsy or intoxicated (of eyes, actions, etc.)
Heisei era (1989.1.8-2019.4.30)
seven wonders (of a particular area); total mystery; enigma; conundrum
early; soon; quickly; swiftly; rapidly
conquest; domination; mastery
source; origin; cause; beginning; genesis
song; singing; classical Japanese poem (esp. tanka); modern poetry
superman; superwoman; Ubermensch (e.g. Nietzsche's ideal man of the future); overman
to wrap up; to pack; to cover; to envelop; to conceal (a feeling); to hide
bento; Japanese box lunch
careful thought; consideration; deliberation; reflection; rumination; pondering
mole (Talpidae spp., esp. the small Japanese mole, Mogera imaizumii)
perhaps; probably; generous; many; much
there; over there; genitals; private parts; that far; that much
listen!; you see; mind you; remember
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
to groan; to moan; to roar; to howl; to hum (engine, wind, etc.); to buzz; to ooh and aah (in admiration)
persistent; obstinate; tenacious; relentless; insistent; importunate
to make a mistake; to be incorrect; to be mistaken