with a splash; with a splosh
to churn up; to strike up; to throw up; to tip up; to flip up
lightly (floating); buoyantly; puffing (on a pipe, cigarette, etc.); tooting (a trumpet, horn, etc.); blowing (a flute, whistle)
supple; flexible; elastic; graceful; elegant; refined
nape (of the neck); nucha
to temper thoroughly; to train well
to have one's hands slip (and drop something)
to push (something) against
to serve out one's apprenticeship; to serve out one's time
flexibility; pliability; softness; elasticity
to be inferior to; to be less good at; to fall behind
encouragement (as an abstract concept); stimulation
to speak to; to give a (something) talk to; to speak words of (something)
determination; resolution
common reed (Phragmites australis)
to become blue; to turn green; to turn pale; to blanch (with fear)
with a momentary flash of light
synthesis; coordination; putting together; comprehensive
to catch sight of; to see; to suppose; to assume from appearances
feast; treating (someone); to treat (someone, e.g. to a meal)
Kyoto vegetables; vegetables traditionally grown in and around Kyoto
head house (family); birthplace; originator
favourite dish (favorite); favourite food
(insect) pest; insect carrying disease germs; insect causing damage to crops
blanching (cultivation method); whitening (of vegetables, etc.) by depriving of light
failing to recognize someone; underestimation
assembly hall; meeting place; venue; grounds
brave; valiant; gallant; stirring; vigorous; rousing
fighting spirit; (will to) fight
to affect a stylish air; to try to look good; to show off
breaking through; breakthrough; surmounting; overcoming; exceeding; passing
preliminary contest; qualifying round; trial; heat; primary
to win and advance to the next round
straight-sets victory; straight-set win