to appear in the newspaper
written description of one's thoughts
model; (good) example; exemplar; paragon
the same place; that place
national language; Japanese language (esp. as a school subject in Japan); one's native language; mother tongue; native Japanese words (as opposed to loanwords and Chinese-derived words)
regular square mesh pattern; square lattice; grid
clipping (of newspaper article, etc.); cutting; cut-out (picture, coloured paper, etc.); clip (from a video); video clip
proud; triumphant; boastful; self-satisfied
crying from vexation; tears of regret
good thing; nice thing; good excuse; good grounds; interjection used to impress an idea or to urge a response
to draw the line; to set a boundary; to make a clear distinction
to attract public attention; to create a stir; to arouse interest
main point; gist; essentials; bones (e.g. of an idea); pith
to stand watch; to stand guard; to look out; to open (one's eyes) wide
understanding person; supporter
The Monkey and the Crab (folktale); The Quarrel of the Monkey and the Crab; Saru Kani Gassen
homeless; homeless person
the people; citizens; the populace
stone monument bearing an inscription (esp. memorial for future generations); stele; stela
battery (of artillery, cameras, etc.); barrage
to boil with rage; to be infuriated
because; for; the reason why is ...
accredited master (of a performing art); being famous; being popular; famous person
(taking a) spectacular photograph; photo taken at just the right moment
to hear; to catch (the sound of something); to hear about (rumour, etc.); to overhear; to get used to hearing
expresses incredulousness, disbelief, irony, etc.
to become hoarse; to become husky
curly men's hairstyle, usu. associated with yakuza or delinquents
purple; violet; purple gromwell (Lithospermum erythrorhizon); red gromwell; soy sauce
lamé (cloth made from gold or silver thread)
eating in one bite; sexual intercourse