to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to have a good command of (a language); to play proficiently (of a musical instrument); to work (a puppet); to pull the strings of a puppet
late-growing rice; late-ripening crops; late-blooming flowers; late developer (e.g. child who reaches puberty late); late bloomer
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
it's no joke; gimme a break!
the expectation is that ...; the reason is that ...; the fact is that ...; the explanation is that ...; it is that ...
he; she; that guy; that; that one; that thing
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
straight-laced person; stubborn person
rare; uncommon; new; novel; fine; nice
to become serious; to take something seriously (e.g. a joke, teasing); to become irritated or angry (esp. at something trivial); to get worked up
to take seriously; to believe in; to fall for
to try to ...; to be about to do ...; to decide to ...; to take as; to treat as; to use for; to suppose that (such) is the case
space (between); gap; period of time (during, while); duration; between (two parties or things); among (a group); relations (between)
before very long; soon; someday; of the previously mentioned; of that number; among them
this way; this direction; here; this (one); I; me
cute; adorable; dear; precious; innocent; childlike
expresses a firm view or feeling; please ...; would you ...
clumsy; awkward; unskillful; incompetent; inept; bungling
person; someone; human beings; mankind; human (Homo sapiens); (other) people; others
to pile up; to make a heap; to lay (e.g. bricks); to acquire (e.g. experience); to build (a reputation)
hindrance; obstacle; to visit (someone's home); demon who hinders Buddhist training; demon who obstructs sentient beings from maintaining moral behaviour
obedient; meek; honest; frank; straight (e.g. hair); without peculiarity
alright; all right; right on; looking good; OK; okay
to leave (a matter, decision, etc. to someone); to entrust (to someone); to leave (to chance, one's imagination, etc.); to let (take its own course); to use (money, strength, spare time, etc.) to the full; to use freely
setting; installing; setting up (meeting, conference, etc.); stage setting; setting (of a novel, movie, play, etc.)
that's good; that's nice; like (on social media); is that clear?; OK?
meeting; conference; session; assembly; council; convention
to start; to begin; to start up (a business, society, etc.); to open (e.g. a store); to start ...; to begin to ...
in high spirits; excited; energetic
coworker; co-worker; colleague; associate
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
natural; right; proper; naturally; as a matter of course; rightly
to struggle in the water; to be drowning; to sink below the surface and become unable to breathe; to indulge in; to lose one's head over something; to be addicted
passion; sexual desire; lust; attachment (esp. to one's family or a member of the opposite sex)
sweet and sour; bittersweet (feeling)
clear; obvious; evident; bright; light
erotic; pornographic; obscene; perverted; horny; dirty
plan; plot; idea; conception; vision; scheme
bad(-tasting); unpalatable; poor; unskillful; ugly; unattractive