how; in what way; how (much); to what extent; however (much); no matter how
spare time; free time; time (e.g. time it takes to do something); time off; day off; quitting (one's job); firing someone
to give an answer; to find an answer to a question; to work out a solution
only the results matter; it's all about the results
lack of self-reliance; depending on others
prefecture (Japan); county (China, Taiwan, Norway, etc.); department (France); province (Italy, Spain, etc.)
all; the whole; on the whole; all in all; generally
director; executive; officer; official; person in charge
(establishing a) big lead; (winning by a) huge margin; breaking away (from the field)
guidance; leadership; instruction; shido (disciplinary action for a minor infringement of the rules of judo)
to be blessed with; to be rich in; to abound in
national polity; National Athletic Meet
honorific/polite/humble prefix; honorific suffix
to live up to (one's) expectations; to meet expectations
rearing; training; nurture; cultivation; promotion
social gathering; get-together; (friendly) meeting
grace (of God); benevolence (of Buddha); assistance; help; effects; influence
dilatorily; sluggishly; to take a lot of time; to become late; to take it easy
with a crack; with a snap; firmly; sharply; precisely; properly
dignity; quality; grace; panache; level
knee; lap; knee and thigh (while sitting)
sensible; clever; smart; decent; tasteful
anyone; anybody; everyone; everybody; whoever
to hold in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to have (problems, debts, etc.); to take on (a responsibility); to employ; to have (on one's staff)
drumming (noise); beating; rapidly; quickly; continuously; one after the other
readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation
point; gist; essentials; knack; trick; the ropes
evil; wickedness; (role of) the villain (in theatre, etc.); the bad guy
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
special treatment; priority
to hurt; to injure; to harm; to damage; to worry; to bother
bag; sack; skin of an orange (and other like fruits); dead end; plot of land surrounded by water
feast; treating (someone); to treat (someone, e.g. to a meal)
to surround; to encircle; to besiege; to lay siege to; to play (go, shogi, etc.)
to be exhausted; to be worn out
to be helpful; to be useful
based on; on the basis of
perseverance; determination; tenacity; energy
to live; to exist; to make a living; to subsist; to be in effect; to be in use