automobile mechanic; auto mechanic; car mechanic; garage mechanic
extinguishing a fire; (Edo-period) fireman
the die is cast; there is no going back; point of no return; alea iacta est; alea jacta est
follow the person to your right (command to form a line); following someone's example; imitating someone; following suit
town planning; urban development; community development; creating a community
manipulation techniques (e.g. puppets); handling techniques
the rounds of tradesmen going door to door; route man; door-to-door tradesman; thief taker; secret policeman
branch (of a larger organization); local chapter
dummy corporation; front company; shell corporation
to anticipate; to foresee
late summer heat; lingering summer heat
plenary session; general meeting; plenum
duty station; place of business; work location
to be buried; to be covered; to be hidden
utilization of water; water supply; irrigation; water transportation; navigability (e.g. of a river)
beauty; good figure; (beautiful) appearance; beautification; beauty treatment; beauty culture
fire under suspicious circumstances; arson
charity; benevolence; charitable spirit; interest (in public welfare, social enterprise, etc.); zeal
rumor that appears to be quite true (rumour)
collection truck (for used goods, refuse, etc.); recovery vehicle
beginning; clue; starting point
ranked list (entertainers, sumo wrestlers, millionaires, etc.); program (e.g. theatre)
only the results matter; it's all about the results
competitive entrance examinations for prestigious kindergartens and elementary schools
be careful about fire; watch out for fire
(being) over capacity; overloading; overbooking