preliminary step; first step
dot; point; polka dots; pixel
to blame; to reproach; to question (a suspect); to challenge; to aggravate (an injury); to be aggravated
face; honour; honor; appearance; look
rational; reasonable; logical
to take more time than expected; to take a long time; to be delayed
as soon as possible; at the earliest time
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
to throw; to toss; to hit; to strike; to fire into (e.g. a crowd); to launch (e.g. missiles)
to synchronise the breathing with the opponent prior to the start of a match
just what you'd expect from ...; that's just like (him, her, etc.); that's (exactly) why ...; that's (precisely) the reason ...
very busy (person or thing)
tremendous strength; (lit.) strength of a hundred people
person who has rendered distinguished service
to dodge (e.g. a question); to evade; to sidestep; to give (someone) the slip
to play dumb; to feign ignorance; to play the fool; to be in one's dotage
with a glitter; with a sparkle; brand new; shiny and new
poor; pitiful; piteous; pitiable
townscape; street (of stores and houses); (look of) stores and houses on street
to paw (at) the ground; to struggle (using one's arms and legs); to flounder; to struggle (to escape an adverse situation); to strive
town; city; municipal; urban
on the sea; surface of the sea
to have a good idea; to be able to predict
with profound (often hidden) meaning; pregnant with significance; meaningful; suggestive; interesting
to become familiar with and cherish; to get to know and love
window; window (shop display)
transparency; degree of clearness
foundation; base; basis; from the beginning; from the outset; by nature
to pull up; to drag up; to increase; to raise (e.g. taxes); to withdraw; to leave; to promote (someone to a higher position)
civilization; civilisation; culture; Bunmei era (1469.4.28-1487.7.20)
to row; to scull; to pedal (e.g. bicycle); to swing (on a swing); to operate a hand pump; to push through (deep snow, the jungle, etc.)
aptitude; aptness; suitability
unprecedented; never happened before; first time in history