difficult problem; challenge
primeval; primordial; primitive; pristine
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
slapping; splashing; splatting; banging shut; flat (refusal, denial, etc.)
now that; since; so long as; because
no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine
admiration; wonder; astonishment
what; how; what (a) ...!; how ...!; surprisingly; to my amazement
brave; valiant; gallant; stirring; vigorous; rousing
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
to take the lead; to lead a group; to be in the vanguard
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
all you have to do is; just; that's all
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
tactics; strategy; military operation; naval operation
to employ; to hire; to charter
dot; spot; mark (in an exam, etc.); grade; point (in a game); score; point (in geometry)
natural posture (esp. in judo); natural stance; natural attitude; relaxed manner; calm manner
pure; genuine; trueborn; natural-born
to rot; to go bad; to corrode; to weather; to become useless; to blunt; to become depraved
guidance; showing the way; guide; guidepost; signpost; waymark
(not) even once; (not) ever
to lose one's way; to get lost; to waver; to hesitate; to give into temptation; to lose control of oneself
to send to; to deliver; to escort (a person) home
to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor
another place; somewhere else; outside (one's family or group); someone else; not caring for; being indifferent to
stipulation; prescription; provision; regulation; rule
leaving a decision to someone else (often of a meal to be selected by the chef); omakase
rattling; clattering; trembling; shivering; whining; grumbling
to sound; to ring; to resound; to echo; to roar; to rumble
every one (of them); (one and) all; without exception; to a man; to the last person
personage; person (deserving of respect)
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
close to the wall; alongside the wall
(someone else's) daughter
dependents; family members that one has to support; encumbrances; things that tie one down
resolution; decision; vote
to be temperate in; to refrain; to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number); to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for
to take measures (against); to take steps
cherry blossom (colour, color)
to make a firm resolution