our country; our land; one's own country
to get off one's backside; to bestir oneself
brow; glabella; middle forehead; area between the eyebrows
to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
weir; bonds; fetters; ties of obligation
(mental) agony; anguish; suffering; distress
memory (of having seen something or someone before); remembrance; recollection; recognition
chance; start; opportunity; cause; reason; excuse
to let out; to utter; to issue; to send; to leave; to depart
worldwide; global; international; world-famous; world-class
to be anxious (about); to be concerned (about); to think out (e.g. a plan); to work out; to investigate
groping (for); fumbling around (for); searching (for an answer, solution, etc.); trying to find
pride; dignity; self-respect
to happen to have; to have on hand; to carry (e.g. money)
daring; fearless; intrepid; bold; tough
to float; to set afloat; to show on one's face (smile, sadness, etc.); to recall; to call to mind
green light; (giving) permission; OK
superiors; big shots; higher-ups; VIPs; dignitaries
international community; international society
performance (e.g. music, dance, drama); something done (just) for show; theatre; performance (of a computer, car, investment, etc.)
completion; perfection; accomplishment
military gains; war results; fruit of battle
politician (esp. one who works only for their own personal gain); politico
expectation; anticipation; purpose; intention; others' opinions of one; speculation
misemono; type of Edo- and Meiji-period side show often held outdoors or in small temporarily erected shacks on temple and shrine grounds; show; exhibition; spectacle
to tailor; to make (clothing); to train; to bring up; to make it seem like; to pass off
rush job; slipshod job; quick-and-dirty work
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
teacher's desk; teacher's lectern
to place both hands on the ground (to express respect, apology or to present a request)
declaration; proclamation; announcement
heat; fever; temperature; zeal; passion
shivering (with cold); trembling (with fear); shuddering
academic advisor (e.g. at a university research lab)
passion; enthusiasm; zeal
to flare up; to burst into flames
come (on); come now; all right; right; well; hmm
guarantee; security; assurance; warranty
guidance; leadership; instruction; shido (minor penalty in judo)
encouragement; urging; spurring on
to hurry (up); to press; to urge on
to be flustered; to lose one's presence of mind