predecessor; pioneer; ancestor
to walk behind someone; to follow in someone's footsteps
to have one's horizons broadened
to envision how things will turn out (usu. unfortunate); to have foresight; to be able to see the future
music theory; musical theory
sequencer; programmable logic controller; PLC
soundproofing; sound insulation
to fade (of a colour); to grow dull in color (colour); to lose vividness; to lose freshness; to grow stale
earplug (for protection against noise or water)
to listen attentively to; to be absorbed in (listening to)
heroic; brave; majestic; soul-stirring; lively; gallant
serious; grave; dignified; solemn
to become calm (of the wind, sea, etc.); to die down
phantasmagoric; protean; shape-shifting; kaleidoscopic; capable of ever-changing appearance
to be excited; to be elated
to be delirious with fever; to have a feverish dream; to be crazy about something
pick; plectrum; ice pick; pickaxe; pick (of an ice axe); pick (tool for picking a lock)
student number (for seating, etc. in class)
hard to please; difficult; particular; bad-tempered; in a bad mood; displeased
to spin; to make yarn; to spin (a tale); to assemble (e.g. words); to put together
magical powers; supernatural powers; spell; charm
immediate reply; quick answer; ready agreement
bare minimum; minimum necessary (amount, number, etc.)
unable to contain oneself; itching to do something; cannot sit still
agglutination; adhesion; fusion; combination; blending; uniting
nature; natural constitution; innate disposition
lining; backing; backing up (e.g. a theory); support; bolstering
formality; social rules; social status; social standing; (arch.) amendments and enforcement regulations (of the ritsuryō)
big moment (e.g. performance, in the spotlight); gala occasion; (on the) world stage
commemorable; worth commemorating; momentous; monumental