to choose at one's own discretion; to choose when to do something; to estimate (the time for something)
diligent; earnest; attentive to detail; brisk (working, moving); frequent (e.g. checking)
root (of a plant); root (of a tooth, hair, etc.); center (of a pimple, etc.); root (of all evil, etc.); source; one's true nature
so-so; passable; now, now; my, my
to wedge one's way in; to push in (between); to step in (between); to interrupt (a conversation, quarrel, etc.); to intervene
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
rock-paper-scissors (game); janken
to lament; to grieve; to regret; to deplore
one's appearance; clothing; costume; dress
I see; that's right; indeed
to look away; to avert one's eyes
all present; all concerned; all of us
astonishment; amazement; surprise; fright; shock
My goodness!; Good lord!; Holy cow!
approval; agreement; support; favour; favor
in search of; in order to look for
to hesitate; to have scruples; to be afraid of what others may think; to lord it over; to have great influence
shady; underhanded; questionable
to compete; to contend; to vie; to contest
inarticulate; clumsy with words; poor at speaking
to have no chance (of succeeding)
to take; to carry (something) away; to bear
meanwhile; in the meantime; by the same token; in contrast
still; even now; to this day
certain; sure; definite; reliable; sound; solid
easy; likely to ...; have a tendency to ...; easy to ...
ago; since; before; previous
next year; next fiscal year
blood (in one's face, cheeks, etc.); colour; color; hot-bloodedness; hotheadedness; impulsive temperament
the very end; finish; to the very end; to the last; thoroughly
one-by-one; separately; in detail
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
lining; land that does not adjoin to public or private roads
turning round; going around; turning about; surrounding; encircling
part of a building where water is circulated (kitchen, bathroom, etc.); wet area
drainage; draining; pumping out (water); displacement
zealous; enthusiastic; ardent; fervent; keen; eager
nasty; mean; heartless; inconsiderate; selfish