society; the world; the times
car; automobile; vehicle; wheel
about to start out; just about to leave or go out; outing; trip
operation (of a machine, etc.); operating; driving; working (capital, etc.)
licence; license; permit; certificate (of qualification)
license; permit; licence; certificate
willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations
show (of power, ability, etc.); exhibition; demonstration; display; manifestation
Japan's best; number one in Japan
Zhou dynasty (China, approx. 1046-256 BCE); Chou dynasty; perimeter; counter for laps or circuits
graduation; completion (of a course); moving on (from); outgrowing (something); leaving (a group, company, etc.)
look of amazement; looking dumbfounded
drive; trip by car; to (go for a) drive; to go on a trip by car; to drive (e.g. a car); to drive (innovation, change, etc.)
how about ...?; I wonder; I don't know
approval; agreement; support; favour; favor
to float; to become merry; to be cheerful; to become loose; to become unsteady; to feel out of it; to be cut off (e.g. from those around you)
gasoline (money); petrol (cost)
completely satisfied; as pleased as can be
pleasant; agreeable; comfortable
don't worry; no worries; never mind
sticker for new car drivers (green and yellow)
cannot be helped; unavoidable; pointless; useless; hopeless (person); annoying
even a little; any at all; if only a little; no matter how little
danger; peril; hazard; risk
unaware; unmindful; unconscious; blind; apathetic
cooked rice; meal; food; one's living; livelihood
with a glitter; with a sparkle; brand new; shiny and new
to polish; to shine; to brush (e.g. teeth); to refine (e.g. a skill); to improve; to cultivate
very early in the morning; so early in the morning; at this ungodly hour
quantity; amount; volume; number; amount of money
to go to bed; to go to sleep; to fall asleep; to be laid up (with a cold); to be ill in bed
to call for somebody; to come for someone; to pick someone up
expresses a firm view or feeling; please ...; would you ...
understood; I see; OK; present; here
intimidating air; sense of intimidation