skillful; skilful; adroit; clever; shrewd; ingenious
to open the lid; to lift a lid; to open the lid (on); to make public; to start (something); to look at the results (consequences, outcome, effect)
to ignite; to set fire to; to spark (an incident, etc.); to inflame (a situation, etc.)
to smoke (e.g. pipe); to puff (cigarette)
opening fully; full throttle; full power
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
peculiarity; uniqueness; characteristic
to smell; to smell of; to have a smell
day in question; appointed day; that very day; the day (of issue, publication, etc.)
to succeed; to relieve; to take the place of; to substitute for; to be exchanged; to change (places with)
rainy season (in Japan usu. from early June to mid-July); rain during the rainy season
open; spacious; extensive
as far as the eye can see
to respond; to satisfy; to accept; to comply with; to apply for
scale; scope; plan; structure
equipment; facilities; installation; accommodations; conveniences; arrangements
excellent plan; best policy
to stub out (e.g. a cigarette); to crush out; to smother (fire); to hush up; to cover up; to stifle
doing; in such a state; doing together; doing to each other; familiarizing suffix (sometimes meaning "small")
accidental death; casualty
severe; harsh; hard; cruel; rigorous
to be seized with fear; to be intimidated; to lose one's nerve; to be frightened; to get cold feet; to chicken out
hesitation; bewilderment; illusion; delusion; inability to reach enlightenment
clear; clearing (a bar, hurdle, etc.); overcoming; getting through; clearing (the ball); clearing (e.g. a checked box)
place; room; margin; scope
to lie in wait (for); to be on the watch (for); to wait (for); to watch (for)
reliable; trustworthy; hopeful; promising
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); just like (someone)
aspiration; volunteering; desire; application
not ... for nothing; not ... with nothing to show for it; worthwhile; no wonder ...
point worthy of note; highlight; high point; good prospects for the future; promise
(talent) scout; recruiter; scouting; headhunting; Boy Scouts; Girl Scouts
town; block; downtown; main street; street; road
(apparently) that's what it's like, isn't it