guinea pig (Cavia porcellus); subject of an experiment; (human) guinea pig
to keep one's feet on the ground; to be down to earth
stuffing; mounting; stuffed animal
research funds (expenses)
to make up (a deficiency); to supplement; to add to; to put towards
great burdock (Arctium lappa); gobo
carrot (Daucus carota); Asian ginseng (Panax ginseng)
sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas)
simple and clear; plain and simple
to detest; to abhor; to loathe
front stage; center stage (of politics, etc.)
perilous pass (on a route or journey); rough spot
prompt decision and prompt execution; make swift decisions and take quick actions
frail; having a weak constitution; being in poor health
early; soon; quickly; swiftly; rapidly
to roll about with laughter; to be convulsed with laughter; to laugh one's head off
to taste; to taste of; to have a taste
steep mountain; craggy mountain
selfish; self-seeking; self-interested; mean
liking both alcohol and sweets; person who likes both liquor and sweets; bisexuality; player who can play as both pitcher and fielder; dual sword wielding; two-sword fencing
fierce look; frightening look; tough look; aggressive attitude; coercive attitude; taking a hard line
precocity (esp. of a young girl); acting grown up; precocious young girl
to knock down; to slap down; to floor
protegee; someone who one considers as a younger sister
tightly; exactly; precisely; close-fitting (e.g. suit); firm (body); lean
distinguished services; meritorious deeds
to have tears in one's eyes; to be moved to tears
not only ... but (also); as well as ...
slashing a sword diagonally from the shoulder
to wet oneself; to be miserly; to be stingy
final warning; ultimatum; last notice
to conquer (e.g. an enemy); to defeat; to overcome (a difficulty); to out-hit
to make an appeal; to urge
distant view; looking from a distance; good long distance vision; farsightedness