boss; leader; kingpin; chief; head (e.g. of a crime syndicate)
looking like (someone); taking after (either of one's parents)
uniqueness; individuality
miser; cheapskate; scrooge
calculation; computation; bill; check; consideration; allowance
Northern Expedition (China; 1926-1928)
martial spirit; military spirit; the spirit of true warriors
force (bulldoze) one's way through
offering a full report to a superior
to take seriously; to take someone at their word; to believe (to be true)
indicates a confident conclusion; indicates emotional emphasis; indicates question
accomplishment; execution
to come fluttering in (e.g. leaves, snow, flowers, etc.); to come dancing in; to drop in unexpectedly; to happen unexpectedly
listening comprehension; aural comprehension; hearing what others say; gathering information, opinions, etc.; public hearing
unprecedented; record-breaking
to improve upon; to make improvements to; to refine
(attitude of) being ready to take on a challenge; can-do spirit
indefinite; hazy; vague; unsettled; undecided
safekeeping; temporary custody; claim check; deposit receipt; matter left undecided; unresolved issue
final selection (in a competition, match, etc.)
slanted eyes; upturned eyes; eyes that are turned up at the outer corners
bun (hairstyle); chignon; topknot
water content; moisture; water vapor (vapour); steam; dropsy; edema
epidermis; cuticle; bark; epidermis; facade
ground; land; the region in question; the local area; skin; texture; fabric
instructor (esp. of martial or traditional arts); teacher; model; exemplar; normal school (Japan; 1872-1947); teachers' training college
direct descent; direct line
now that; since; as long as; provided that
leggings (stretchy skin-tight trousers); spats (footwear accessory); gaiters
over-the-knee socks; overknee socks
husband; groom; (one's) son-in-law
assistant; adjunct; lieutenant
well-matched (esp. of a couple); becoming; suitable