to move; to stir; to operate; to run; to make a move; to take action; to be touched
name; given name; title; fame; renown; pretext
naming; nominating; designating; calling on; asking for; requesting
straight; quickly; quietly; gently; to feel refreshed; to feel satisfied
stern; grave; austere; strict (e.g. security); severe; firm
to be transparent; to be see-through; to be clear; to be clear (of a voice or sound)
to raise one's voice; to shout
to be perturbed; to be agitated
... (years old) this year
... years old; age (of) ...
north; the North; northern territories; North Korea; (arch.) north wind
Hokkaido (island, prefectural-level administrative unit)
Okinawa (city, prefecture)
martial arts; military arts; wushu (Chinese martial art)
tempering (metal); annealing; forging; toughening; disciplining; training
one of these days; someday; one day
one's future; one's fate; prospects; one's way; one's path
to desire; to wish; to beg; to request; to have something done for oneself
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
zeal; enthusiasm; ardor; ardour
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
cheerful; lively; lighthearted
good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable
minimum; lowest; minimal; at a minimum
frank; direct; plain; straightforward; point-blank; concise
posture; pose; position; attitude; approach; stance
long (distance, length); long (time); protracted; prolonged
comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger
Nagasaki Prefecture (Kyūshū)
birth; birthplace; born in (country, month, imperial era, zodiac year, etc.)
Nagasaki (city, prefecture)
Greater East Asian War (1941-1945); Pacific War
to cross the ocean (i.e. to go to or come from overseas)
(period of) a year; during the era (of)
Carnegie Mellon University
public (facilities, service, etc.); communal
learning; scholarship; study; study of ...; -ology; -ics