to compete (with each other); to contend for; to vie for; to rival
(a place) out of one's reach
standing on tiptoe and stretching one's back to make oneself taller; stretching oneself; overreaching oneself; overstretching oneself; trying to do something beyond one's ability
to balance; to be in harmony; to be in equilibrium; to suit; to go well together; to be a good match
the whole school; all the schools
calling by name; designation; nomination
outstanding talent; person of exceptional talent; gifted person
behaviour; behavior; conduct
exemplar; model; example; pattern
readiness; preparedness; attitude; kanji "vapor" radical
(moral) conduct; behaviour; behavior; deportment
to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about
nature (of a person); disposition; temperament; quality; inherent characteristic; property
coagulation; freezing; solidification
melting; fusion; liquefaction
adaptability; ability to apply knowledge to new situations; practical skills
unprecedented; unique; unparalleled
developing (e.g. industry, town, economy)
to overdo; to go too far; to go to excess
November; eleventh month of the lunar calendar
approval; license; licence; permission
making one's debut; making one's first appearance; (just) showing one's face; showing up; introductory kabuki performance (to introduce the actors); December kabuki performance at Kyoto's Minamiza Theater in which all famous actors perform
implication; nuance; shade of meaning; connotation
care; looking after; trouble; bother; good offices; recommendation
something said for politeness' sake; diplomatic language; honeyed words; lip service; empty compliment
irreproachable conduct; good conduct; high morals
self-control; self-restraint
to find a clear solution; to come to a clean decision; to give a clear explanation; to divide exactly (without remainder); to divide evenly
graduation; completion (of a course); moving on (from); outgrowing (something); leaving (a group, company, etc.); quitting
safekeeping; temporary custody; claim check; deposit receipt; matter left undecided; unresolved issue
system; institution; organization; organisation
to move (house); to change residence
to occur repeatedly; to repeat; to be repeated; to be frequent
estrangement; alienation; neglecting to stay in contact
that road (path, street, way, etc.); that line (of business); that profession; love affairs; romance