January; first month of the lunar calendar
to pass (of time); to elapse
something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow; anyhow; one way or another
to make one's own; to take possession of
leadership; initiative; spearhead
establishment; founding; setting (a record)
debut; doing something for the first time; starting anew; starting afresh
to decorate; to ornament; to display; to exhibit; to mark (e.g. the day with a victory); to adorn (e.g. the front page)
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
soon; in a moment; nearby; close; direct; spot transaction
to master (a skill); proprietor; manager; leader; chief; master (of arts, science, etc.); master (recording)
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
wanted; wished for; in need of; I want (you) to
percussion; tapping; examining by percussion; sounding out (someone's intentions); making an approach (about)
open; unconcealed; undisguised; broad; lewd; indecent
negotiations; discussions; connection
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
else; in addition; on top of that; furthermore; further; besides
to concern; to be related
advantageous; favourable; better; profitable; lucrative; gainful
to pull out; to take out; to lead out (e.g. a horse from a stable); to summon (e.g. to court); to withdraw (money); to draw
very hard; with utmost effort; as hard as one can; with all one's might; for dear life; eagerly
good thing; nice thing; good excuse; good grounds; interjection used to impress an idea or to urge a response
means of making contact; intermediary; go-between; connections; influence; pull
international; worldwide; cross-border; cosmopolitan
home town; birthplace; native place; (arch.) ruins; (arch.) historic remains
happy; glad; pleased; joyful; delightful; gratifying
consoling the spirits of the dead
consciousness; awareness; relief; calm
to breathe out; to breathe; to tell (a lie); to use (foul language); to vomit; to throw up
(for something) to have occurred; to have done (something); (for something) to happen on occasion
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
goodwill ambassador; friendship ambassador
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
royal castle; imperial castle