to explain adequately; to be accountable
(lit.) blood flows; to have the blood of ... running in one's veins (artist, warrior, etc.); to be born with particular skills, characteristics, etc.; to have something "in one's blood"
speck; dot; point; only a little; particle; only one
fixtures; furnishings; equipment
transition; change; progress; passing (of time)
old-fashioned; behind the times; out-of-date; antiquated
digitization; digitalization
to begin to rain; to begin to snow
rainy season (in Japan usu. from early June to mid-July); rain during the rainy season
performance; execution; skill; dexterity; tact
to succeed; to relieve; to take the place of; to substitute for; to be exchanged; to change (places with)
usual; ordinary; normal; regular; general; common
strength; power; proficiency; ability
strong spirit; mettle; backbone; guts; fighting spirit
breakthrough (research, etc.); breach; opening
to insert; to include; to incorporate; to cut in (printing)
disposition; temperament; nature; mentality; spirit; character
implementation (e.g. of a feature); installation (of equipment); mounting; packaging
rough (estimate, outline, etc.); broad; general; generous; openhanded
to continue to rain or snow
number of articles; quantity
fax; facsimile; fax machine
propulsion; drive; promotion (of a policy, project, movement, etc.); furtherance; advancement
tailwind; fair wind; favorable wind (favourable); favorable condition (favourable); advantageous situation
we'll cross that bridge when we get there; we'll think about it when the time comes
until something reaches the very limit; until the very last minute; up to the breaking point
outward appearance; apparent
tough; stubborn; determined; severely; heavily; hard
to pull down; to lower; to reduce; to withdraw
concession; conciliation; compromise
unreasonable idea; illogical plan; illogical move (in shogi or go)
expectation; anticipation; purpose; intention; others' opinions of one; speculation
to persist in; to carry out; to have one's own way; to push through; to carry through
to kindle; to build a fire; to instigate; to stir up; to incite