first ride (in a new vehicle, in the new year, etc.); base-fare zone; starting fare; base fare
bloody urine; hematuria (haematuria)
educated; learned; schooled
to negotiate (with someone about); to talk over (something with); to tackle someone (about); to throw on each other; to splash (water) on each other; to pour on each other
stretching a rope around; roping off; one's turf; domain; territory (of an animal)
sharp-edged tool; sharp weapon; convenience; facility; superior talent; outstanding ability
strength; power; proficiency; the strength of ... people; the strength of ... men
passing the winter; hibernation
permanent vice-president; undersecretary; vice-minister
Ministry of Finance (1869-2001); Ministry of the Treasury (under the ritsuryo system)
untrodden (region, field of study, etc.); unprecedented (discovery, achievement, etc.)
to be afraid of making mistakes; to fear failing
pioneer; leader; taking the initiative; leading an attack; charging ahead of others (towards the enemy)
exploration party; expedition team
toe; toe (of a golf club)
mountain hamlet; mountain village
leaving somebody behind; abandoning someone; marooning someone
legal; from a legal standpoint; legally speaking; de jure
not the time for; not the place for; far from; anything but; ... is out of the question; ... isn't the word for it
critical condition; being on the verge of death
burned down; entirely destroyed
standing firm; holding out
clerk; (bureau, post-office) staff
petty; small-minded; stingy; poor (performance, etc.); bad; unskilled
gaudy (esp. of makeup or clothing); garish; glitzy; loud
starting in advance; starting first; going first; starting (in team sports)
being stuck between a rock and a hard place; being in a dilemma; being torn between conflicting demands
confirmed as completed; everything must go (e.g. in a sale)
arrival in Japan; coming to Japan; visit to Japan
to gain a victory; to win
Chinese matrimony vine (Lycium chinense); Chinese wolfberry; goji
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
weather; climate; disposition; temperament
proposal; motion; recommendation
to die; to draw one's last breath; to breathe one's last
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to pick up
between-season wear; spring and autumn clothing; together; condition; situation; -ish