quickly; at once; right away; hurriedly
appearance; (outward) looks; exterior appearance
to catch sight of; to come into view; to happen to see
to pierce; to penetrate; to sting (wound or sensitive area, etc.); to smart; to be infected (with vice); to be steeped (with prejudice)
ability; performance; efficiency
to taste; to savor; to appreciate; to enjoy; to experience; to go through
August; eighth month of the lunar calendar
sixteenth day of the month; sixteen days
weather; the elements; fair weather; fine weather
clear; fair; fine; serene
the very best; excellent; superb
country; state; region; national government; central government; home (i.e. hometown, home country); (arch.) province (of Japan)
brethren; brothers; fellow countrymen; fellowman; compatriot
the end; the extremity; the limit; the limits; the result
finally; at last; in the end; after all; never (happened)
old enemy; longtime enemy; arch-enemy; traditional rival; longstanding foe
revival (e.g. musical); come-back; restoration; rebirth; resurrection
our country; our land; one's own country
strenuous effort; earnestness; seriousness
thicket; coppice; brushwood
diet; losing weight by any method (e.g. exercise)
all times and places; all ages and countries
many; a lot; much; multitude
law; act; method; mood; dharma; law
to try; to attempt; to have a go (at something)
the last drop makes the cup run over; too much of a good thing; less is more
everything; anything; nothing
extremely important; essential; vital; crucial
Swiss roll; jelly roll; roll cake
interval; period of time; among; between; good opportunity; chance
average; medium; mid-grade (item); regular grade; same level as; equal to
to be effective; to be fruitful; to be worthwhile; to be worth; to be rewarded; to pay off