sudden; unexpected; unpredictable; unforeseen
technical skill; ability; capacity
role of a company president
phantom; vision; illusion
otter (Lutra lutra); Japanese river otter (Lutra lutra whiteleyi)
lowborn; humble; vulgar; coarse; shabby; greedy
combination; assortment; matching (in a contest); pairing; combination
manjū; steamed yeast bun with filling
lewdness; lewd person; pervert; lecher
composition; piece of music; tune; melody; enjoyment; fun
teaching the basics; initiation; introduction
looking slender in clothing
to give a round of applause; to applaud
to become popular; to grow in popularity; to catch on
to fling; to toss; to throw; to abandon; to leave behind
a little; a bit; slightly
geisha; professional female entertainer, usu. at traditional banquets
supply; supplying; replenishment
amount of sugar; sugar content
fat; grease; blubber; lard; suet
helplessly; easily; without resistance; without regret
trifling matter; urination; urine
quirk of fate; curious coincidence; happy chance
manner of speaking; mode of expression; way of saying something; at the same time as speaking; as one speaks
excavation; exhumation; discovery (e.g. new talent)
Meiji era (1868.9.8-1912.7.30)
project; enterprise; business; (arch.) act; (arch.) deed; (arch.) conduct
concentration (of efforts, forces, etc.); gathering together; regimentation; marshalling; mobilization
cutting edge; leading edge; forefront; tip; end