to take in one's hand; to pick up; to obtain
to detain; to check; to restrain
journey; trip; travels; during the journey; on the way; while travelling
striking (at something) and missing; swing and a miss; vain attempt
to be lacking in options; to be too few
re-examination; reinvestigation
pillow; bolster; introduction (e.g. to a rakugo story); lead-in
late at night; at a late hour
physical condition; state of health
everyone; everybody; ladies and gentlemen
to seize; to grab; to collar
to be descended from; to inherit (a disposition, etc.) from one's ancestors
difference; distinction; discrepancy; mistake; error
disposition; temperament; nature; mentality; spirit; character
to worry (about); to fret (over); to be anxious
help; assistance; service
please remember me; please help me; please treat me well; please do; please take care of
to take a breather; to take a rest; to catch one's breath; to take a breath
to that extent; accordingly; that being the case; that state; that condition
occupation (e.g. of territory); exclusive possession
previous generation (e.g. one's parents); family predecessor; predecessor; previous age
brush tip; first on a list; head; chief
efforts; exertion; endeavour; assistance; services
each; (arch.) you (plural)
to work hard at; to devote oneself to; to be diligent in
unity; union; solidarity; combination; teaming up
to succeed (someone); to take over from; to pick up the torch
decision; determination; resolution
deciding first; settling (a matter) first; first priority
splendid; fine; handsome; elegant; imposing; prominent
taking care of oneself (esp. used as an epistolary imperative); self-love
being elected; being selected (to win a prize, etc.); winning (in a lottery, raffle, etc.)
opposition; rebellion; rebounding; recoiling; rally (e.g. in stock prices); recovery
political measures; policy
collaborator; cooperator; coworker; ally
to take off one's hat to a person; to acknowledge another's superiority