basics; fundamentals; basis; foundation
natural phenomenon (phenomena)
beyond one's control; nothing one can do
to sit; to squat; to be implicated
to volunteer; to undertake a challenge
participation; joining; entry; adherence
to have full knowledge (of something); to know something thoroughly
to step over; to step across; to stride over; to stretch over; to span; to bridge
revival (e.g. musical); come-back; restoration; rebirth; resurrection
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
to make merry; to frolic; to be in high spirits
to weigh on one's mind; to be worried about (something)
remote place; backcountry; the sticks; hinterland
apt to (do); liable to; predominantly; mostly; ... reaps the rewards; ... takes the prize
to grow up; to become an adult
forever; for good; eternally; as long as one likes; indefinitely; no matter what
sometimes; at intervals; occasionally; on occasion; from time to time
to amuse oneself; to make merry
rapidly (e.g. progress, moving forward); growing visibly; quickly; steadily; by leaps and bounds
to walk; to move forward; to make progress
adventure; venture; venture which is unlikely to succeed; risky attempt; danger
practice; practising; experience
whole area; whole region; stretch (of land); tract; belt
garden; yard; courtyard; field (of action); area
stagnation; deposit; sediment; faltering; hesitation; pause
setting up (a structure, building, camp, etc.); construction; preparation (e.g. of a venue); arrangement (of an event)
related to; in relation to; as far as ... is concerned
end; finish; bounds; limits; delivery date (of a futures contract); finale (of a noh song); end of an act (in jōruri or kabuki)
to sit at a desk (to study); to set to work on revision, homework, etc.
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
inexperienced; unfamiliar (with); unversed; lacking experience
letter (of alphabet); character; writing
to glare at each other; to confront each other
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
soon; before long; shortly; close (by); near; nearby
wall; partition; barrier; obstacle; Chinese "Wall" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
to knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame); to polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to train; to drill; to gloss (silk)
to move (house); to change residence
luggage; baggage; burden; payload (of a packet, cell, etc.)