traditional; conventional
failure (in an examination); failing to advance (to the next year); falling short of the standard; not making the grade
(treating) equally; without discrimination; impartially; alike; in the same way
to lay hands on; to touch; to care for; to look after; to make off with; to steal
great speed; recklessly fast speed
trembling; shivering; jiggling; wobbling; bouncing
to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.
(written) appeal; circular; manifesto; encouragement; encouraging words; letter of encouragement
to cheer; to jeer; to mock
direction of movement (motion); direction of travel (esp. train)
spirit of a deceased person; the Holy Ghost; the Holy Spirit
to be elated; to be excited; to be caught up in the moment; to be carried away; to get cocky
development (of film); photographic processing
vivid; bright; brilliant; skillful; skilful; adept
country; territory; domain; realm
autumn colours; fall colors; leaves turning red; red leaves; leaves turning yellow; yellow leaves
to engrave an inscription; to call (designate) itself; to mark; to label
doing together (as equals); sharing; common (land, etc.); joint (statement, etc.); cooperation; co-operation
union; unity; bundling; binding; (arch.) putting on (clothes, armour, etc.)
national character; regional character
historic; historical; traditional
to emphasize; to attach importance to
ryokan; traditional inn; Japanese-style lodging, usu. professionally-run
to plant; to grow; to insert; to transplant; to inoculate (e.g. an infectious agent); to instill (idea, value, etc.)
paper lantern; Chinese lantern; Japanese lantern
food; foodstuff; prey; victim
form (as opposed to substance); formality; method; system; format; mode
to be sullen; to be offended; to be huffy; to be stuffy; to be stifling; to be muggy
to be slippery; to be slimy; to behave charmingly; to walk merrily
charming; fascinating; voluptuous
classroom learning (as contrasted to practical training); classroom lecture
support; backing; endorsement; support; holding up; propping
to stick it out (until the end)
to give advice; to counsel; to take part in a consultation
definitely; absolutely; without doubt; absolute; unconditional