generation; lifetime; the age; the day; the first (e.g. Elizabeth I); issei
self defense group; self defence group; self-protection
leader; leaders; dotted line; reader (textbook); reader (i.e. a person who reads); microreader
strict; formal; strait-laced; stuffy; prudish; serious
to see eye to eye; to be on the same wavelength; to talk the same language
to use tact; to exercise discretion; to be tactful; to be thoughtful; to have the sense (to do); to take a hint
kudzu (Pueraria montana); Japanese arrowroot; Chinese moonseed (Sinomenium acutum)
taking an examination (esp. for entrance to a school or university)
unnatural; artificial; false; forced (e.g. smile); empty (e.g. compliments)
unexpectedly; surprisingly
third-year student; third-year pupil
substantial; real (as opposed to nominal)
regarding highly; attaching importance to
horse gait; way of walking (e.g. in martial arts, etc.)
Chinese juniper (Juniperus chinensis)
breathing techniques; breath control
school (of painting, ikebana, etc.)
learning; acquisition (of a skill, knowledge, etc.)
in a manner of speaking; as it were; so to speak; if you like; per se
clapping one's hands in prayer (at a shrine)
personification; impersonation; embodiment
unusual power; superpower; ability beyond that of humans
child prodigy; infant genius; wonder child
miko; shrine maiden; young girl or woman (trad. an unmarried virgin) who assists priests at shrines
natural; intrinsic; from birth
clean; clear; pure; honest; clean
to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor
trying the food at various restaurants; eating tour; walking while eating; eating while walking
trackless; reckless; dissipated
street stall; stand; booth