to run along; to run beside; to follow (a policy, plan, etc.); to act in accordance with; to meet (wishes, expectations, etc.); to satisfy
asking; enquiring; searching; looking for
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
Mongolian wrestling; Mongolian sumo
killer technique; surefire assassination method; special or lethal move, usu. one unique to a certain fighter or fighting style
cross; crossed; cruciform
to represent; to signify; to reveal; to show; to express; to make widely known
edelweiss (Leontopodium alpinum)
long-established; old-established; traditional
conspicuously; noticeably; remarkably; especially; particularly
to be born and raised (in); to be born and brought up; to be born and bred
French-speaking world; francophone world; francophonie
birth; birthplace; born in (country, month, imperial era, zodiac year, etc.)
Metropolis (of Tokyo); (Tokyo) Metropolitan District; counter for cities and towns; capital
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides with; supporting; standing by
strict; close; precise; scrupulous
800; eight hundred; multitude; large number
year; counter for years (e.g. of an era), grades (e.g. school); period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years)
to that extent; accordingly; that being the case; that state; that condition
lineage; pedigree; family line
one's house; one's home; one's family
achievements; actual results; accomplishments; past results; track record
kimono; Japanese traditional clothing (esp. full-length); clothing; clothes
creation; Creation (by God)
department (in an organization); division; club; part; component; category
Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
substantial; real (as opposed to nominal)
best; most (valuable player); top (quality); grade A; ace; finest