Vocabulary

(Jupiter's) Great Red Spot

great-grandfather

alternative energy

to be handed down from generation to generation

chief councillor of state; chief councilor of state

to come to nothing; to be spoiled; to be spoilt

to entitle

Great Britain (island)

Great Britain (island)

turbidity

sinking into sin

to be unreasonable; to whine; to throw a tantrum

extrication from dependence on oil

decarbonation

trompe l'oeil

to make sure; to make doubly sure

playing on the koto

kabuki performance in commemoration of Danjuro and Kikugoro

stage

living in a housing complex

housing project dwellers

gents; gentlemen

esprit de corps; spirit of the corps

disconnection (of a wire)

to pass judgment (judgement); to make a decision

to get a black belt; to obtain a degree (in judo)

young sweetfish; young ayu

to acquire a position; to hold an appointment

landmass; block

to vow to each other

to make a vow; to take an oath

knowledge by acquaintance

balance of power (in a relationship); power dynamic

field of force

to render assistance; to make an effort

to concentrate one's effort (on something)

to try one's strength

to exert oneself; to make efforts

to stop bleeding

stock raising; livestock industry