to do physical exercise; to be physically active; (lit.) to move one's body
and yet; though; when; in spite of
bargaining; haggling; tactics; strategy
impertinent; saucy; cheeky; impudent; audacious; cocky
to hand over; to transfer; to give up (e.g. one's seat); to give way; to yield; to concede
title (e.g. Doctor, Professor, Lord); job title; position (in a company); degree; status; rank
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
with a whiff; with a puff; suddenly; abruptly; without warning
to get used to; to grow accustomed to; to become skilled in; to become experienced at; to become tame; to become domesticated
to be in a hurry; to be impatient; to be anxious (to do); to get a fright; to panic; to get flustered
poor (at); weak (in); not very good (at); not one's cup of tea; not one's favorite
(social) class; rank; grade
to get involved or entangled in; to get mixed up in; to have something to do with; to have dealings with
unintentionally; unconsciously; by mistake; heedlessly; against one's better judgement (judgment)
to use tact; to exercise discretion; to be tactful; to be thoughtful; to have the sense (to do); to take a hint
to be in the firing line; to bear the brunt of (an attack, criticism, etc.); to face (e.g. questioning)
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
to be helpful; to be useful
motionlessly (e.g. stand, wait); (be) still; fixedly (e.g. gaze, stare); intently (e.g. listen, think); patiently (endure); stoically
keep ...-ing; have been ...-ing; leaving (something) on; leaving (something) still in use
to think hard; to brood over; to worry too much (about); to torment oneself (with the thought of)
exaggeration; overstatement; saying too much; misstatement; slip of the tongue; gaffe
will; volition; intention; intent; determination
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
concrete; definite; specific; material; substantial
to float; to be suspended; to rise to the surface; to appear; to come to mind; to have inspiration
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
ill-preparedness; insufficient preparation; lack of preparation
owner; proprietor; possessor (e.g. of talent, beauty, etc.)
switching over to; migration; transition
useless; futile; unnecessary; needless; not on business; unrelated
dispute; strife; quarrel; dissension; conflict; rivalry
highway (esp. one existing from the Edo period); main road; highway (e.g. to success); path (to becoming ...); subdistrict (in China)
care; looking after; repair; (police) raid; crackdown
to be scrupulous; to be attentive; to be prudent; to be complete; to be thorough
tree; shrub; bush; wood; timber
ability; capacity; capability; physical strength
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
to surpass; to outstrip; to excel
reliable; trustworthy; hopeful; promising
strange; odd; peculiar; queer; curious
scenery; scene; landscape; scene (e.g. of a crime)