one's own strength or effort; (by) oneself
to taste; to savor; to appreciate; to enjoy; to experience; to go through
sleep; sleeping; inactivity; death
to step back; to move back; to withdraw (from the presence of a superior); to leave; to resign; to retire
by itself; automatically; naturally
to press a question; to cross-examine
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
attentive to detail; careful; considerate; meticulous; detailed
flapping (of a flag, fan, etc.); fluttering; pitter-patter (of footsteps); quickly (making progress); in quick succession
to follow in succession; to happen one after another
to stop by; to drop in for a short visit
to make one's rounds; to patrol
testimony; (verbal) evidence
one way or another; in many ways; in various ways
tidying up; clearing up; cleaning up; clearing away; putting in order
introduction; bringing in; leading in; installation
night watch; night guard; night shift
four-wheel drive (vehicle)
parking lot; car park; carpark; parking garage
to go out and away; to leave
at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being
point (of a story, argument, etc.); point (e.g. in stock exchange movement); percentage point; switch; points; point; site
to wring (towel, rag); to squeeze; to squeeze (fruit to extract juice); to press; to rack (one's brains); to strain (one's voice); to extort
had better ...; had better not ...
choice; selection; pickup (phonograph); stylus bar; pickup truck; pickup
to have an idea; to have a clue
two places; two spots; two locations; two parts; two passages
to travel on frequently (e.g. a road or path)
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
to endeavor (endeavour); to try; to strive; to make an effort; to exert oneself; to be diligent
to be needed; to be wanted
not ... for nothing; not ... with nothing to show for it; worthwhile; no wonder ...
advantage; benefit; merit; good point; plus
clever; intelligent; well-behaved (esp. children and pets); obedient; (arch.) good (with words)
to wait and see; to see how the land lies
not only ... (but also); not just; as well as
to compete with; to argue with; to quarrel
to shine; to look slightly upward (of a noh mask; indicating joy, etc.)
to raise one's voice; to shout
to be deeply impressed; to take to heart; to engrave on one's heart; to bear in mind; (lit.) to engrave in one's liver