garden eel; conger eel (esp. the common Japanese conger, Conger myriaster)
tempura; deep-fried fish and vegetables in a light batter
good bye; I'm off; see you later
cane; walking stick; staff; wand
at your own discretion; as you see fit
in good health; healthy; skilled; proficient; master; expert
to turn on one's heel; to turn back; to return
pet saying; favorite phrase (favorite); stock phrase; manner of talking
banker; bank proprietor; bank manager
hill; height; knoll; bonus points awarded to the winner at the end of a game
to grant (request, wish); to answer (prayer); to fulfill (conditions); to meet (requirements)
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
gentle; mild; meek; tender
to begin slipping or sliding; to make a start upon
to be into something (e.g. a hobby)
commemorable; worth commemorating; momentous; monumental
eighth day of the month; eight days
steering; piloting; flying; management; handling; control
arrival in Japan; coming to Japan; visit to Japan
somersault; looping-the-loop
100,000; hundred thousand
spectators; onlookers; members of the audience
altitude; height; elevation; high-degree; high-grade; advanced
metre; meter; meter; gauge
now (esp. in contrast to the past); now at last; at present; right now
smiling; beaming; radiant; bright; cheerful
woman (writer, artist, aviator, etc.)
Katharine; Katherine; Katheryn
business world; business circles