to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something
source of river; fountainhead
securing; obtaining; ensuring; belay; belaying
river; stream; River; the ... river
giving something a try because it will not do any harm
experiment; experimentation
bottom; sole; depths (e.g. of despair, the sea); bottom (of one's heart); limit; end
edge (of a river, woods, etc.); shoulder (of a road); rim; brim; fabric border (of a tatami mat, etc.); edging
to surround; to encircle; to besiege; to lay siege to; to play (go, shogi, etc.)
from the standpoint of; from the viewpoint of; on; above; the best; top
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages; counter for cupfuls, bowlfuls, spoonfuls, etc.; counter for boats; counter for octopuses and squid; cup
to fill; to become full (of); to wax (of the moon); to rise (of the tide); to flow; to expire (of a period of time)
with these words; while saying
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
to decrease (in size or number); to diminish; to abate
illusion; hallucination; misapprehension; misconception; misunderstanding
no matter how you look at it; no matter how you slice it; clearly; obviously; surely; without a doubt
that's good; that's nice; like (on social media); is that clear?; OK?
existence or nonexistence; presence or absence; consent or refusal; yes or no
to get someone to say; to make someone say; to let someone say; to let someone speak out; to make a sound
attitude; manner; behaviour; attitude (towards an issue, etc.); position; stance
to perceive; to sense; to take in; to grasp; to feel
obedient; meek; honest; frank; straight (e.g. hair); without peculiarity
infinity; infinitude; eternity; infinite; limitless
sudden impulse; passing fancy
to be used up; to be run out; to be exhausted; to be consumed; to come to an end
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
flame; blaze; flames (of intense emotion, e.g. love, jealousy, anger); passion
hot (to the touch); passionate (feelings, etc.); ardent; hot (e.g. temper); zealous; enthusiastic; intense
in hand; on hand; on one; handheld
another thing; other things; another man's property
to burn; to burn with (emotion, feeling); to be fired up
to use up; to exhaust; to devote oneself (to); to do one's utmost (for); to do to exhaustion; to do completely
trouble; difficulty; failure (of an engine, machine, computer, etc.); breakdown; (medical) condition; disorder
almost; nearly; hardly; barely; large majority; large proportion
he; she; that person; that; that one; that thing
to look after; to take care of; to be put in charge of; to be given responsibility for; to withhold (an announcement); to reserve (judgment)
to receive; to get; to accept; to take (someone's words or behaviour); to interpret; to understand