calmness; composure; presence of mind; stability; steadiness
high ground; plateau; heights; highlands
meat eating; eating of meat; meat diet; carnivorous
fresh; (liquid) non-dairy creamer; coffee whitener
a little; a bit; slightly
to finish writing; to complete; to write down (e.g. a list); to write out
in loud gulps (esp. of alcohol)
number of copies; circulation
(being from the) same town (province, birthplace, etc.)
so to speak; so to call it; as it were; in a sense
famous; well-known; renowned; your name
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages; counter for cupfuls, bowlfuls, spoonfuls, etc.; counter for boats; counter for octopuses and squid; cup
to prosper; to flourish; to thrive; to become popular; to become widespread
nap; short sleep; first sleep of silkworms
to admire greatly; to salute (in admiration); to take one's hat off to
to be flexible; to be accommodating
accommodation fees; hotel charges; room charges
to glitter; to sparkle; to twinkle; to glisten; to gleam; to glint
(establishing a) big lead; (winning by a) huge margin; breaking away (from the field)
long life; longevity; long-lived; long-running (e.g. TV program)
(one's) older brother; lad; sonny
sleeve; wing (of a stage, desk, gate, etc.); flap (of a dust jacket)
conversion (e.g. yen to dollars); change; exchange; translation (numerical)
to look young; to seem young
with a (light) slapping sound
fairy tale; fairy story; nursery tale
haughty; arrogant; insolent; presumptuous
right beside; close to; nearby
long (time that has passed); old (story)
draining basket (traditionally made of bamboo); colander; something full of holes; zaru soba; strong drinker; someone who can drink like a fish
to make good; to improve; to do often; to be kind to; to treat well
holding (a conference, exhibition, etc.); opening; hosting (e.g. the Olympics)
to be thrilled; to be excited
disagreeable; unpleasant; nasty; detestable; sarcastic; snide
outskirts (of a town); edge (of a town); just outside the city limits
basket (shopping, etc.); hamper; cage
means of transportation; transport service