tour conductor; tour guide
imitation; copy; make-believe; doing something in a way that only superficially resembles the real thing
giving something a try because it will not do any harm
to come; to go; to be (somewhere); to be (doing)
to put one's palms together (e.g. when praying or asking for something); to place one's hands together; to compete against somebody; to play (a game, match, etc.) against somebody
being very busy; busyness
in advance; beforehand; previously
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
to break; to destroy; to wreck; to ruin; to break (a bill, etc.)
dubious; puzzled; suspicious
ward; borough; city (in Tokyo); district (e.g. electoral); section; zone (e.g. postal)
opening (a new store, golf course, runway, etc.); open; frank; open (car, collar, tournament, etc.)
hammer; hopeless swimmer; complete beginner at swimming; someone who sinks like a stone
or something; or something like that; or words to that effect; something or other
hot (thing); passionate (feelings, etc.); ardent; hot (e.g. temper); zealous; enthusiastic; intense
to study (in depth); to learn; to take lessons in
spare time; free time; leisure time
naked; bare; uncovered; frank; open; blunt
alone; by oneself; on one's own
suspicious; dubious; doubtful; unsure; untrustworthy; unreliable; strange
to become a (bad) habit; to get accustomed to
real condition; actual circumstances; actual state of affairs
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
war situation; progress of a battle
live coverage; on-the-spot telecast
throwing in; inserting; investment; commitment (of funds, personnel, etc.); launching (a product into the market); introduction
mark; guide; purpose; aim; sight (on a firearm)
field; farm; rural; agricultural; stray (e.g. dog, cat); unauthorised (esp. smartphone application)
to well (up); to gush forth (of water); to appear (esp. suddenly) (sweat, tears, etc.); to feel emotions from (joy, bravery, etc.); to hatch (esp. of parasitic insects, etc.)
to be at a loss; to be puzzled
worry; fear; anxiety; concern
skill; dexterity; proficiency
concrete; definite; specific; material; substantial