bottom layer; undermost layer; lowest (societal) class; bottom (economic) stratum; lowest caste
place; situation; position; location
popular person; favorite; favourite
appearance; (outward) looks; exterior appearance
coincident with; while; simultaneously
fan; enthusiast; lover (of); fan (e.g. electric)
ago; since; before; previous
course (of events); development; progress; market order; order without limit
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
shot; charge; blow; punch; home run; try
balloon (esp. small, toy variety); airship; blimp
rate; ratio; profit; assignment; 10%; unit of ten percent; match
mock cavalry battle; piggyback fight
simultaneously striking one another (in kendo, etc.); draw; tie
brilliant achievement; spectacular feat; splendid accomplishment; remarkable deed
to accomplish; to finish; to fulfill
suddenly (rising to fame, etc.); instantly; immediately; one bound; one leap
medium; average; moderation; middle school; China; volume two (of three); during (a certain time when one did or is doing something)
fame (for one's bravery); great renown
to roar; to reverberate; to be well-known; to be famous; to palpitate; to throb
through; throughout; in the course of; all over or throughout (e.g. a place)
extremely; exceptionally; extraordinarily; terribly; super
genius; prodigy; natural gift
performance (e.g. music, dance, pantomime, etc.)
still; even now; to this day
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to be promoted; to add up to
shortcake (layered cream and fruit cake; in Japan, made with sponge cake)
extent; degree; limit; bounds; (span of) time; (a) distance; the state of
influence; clout; leverage
presentation (e.g. of a gift, etc.)
bunch of flowers; bouquet
assembly hall; meeting place; venue; grounds
greenhouse; hothouse; conservatory; glasshouse
to play (a stringed or keyboard instrument)