effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
finally; after; following; at the end (of)
finally; at last; barely; narrowly; gradually; little by little
acquisition; obtaining; coming to hand
to be able (to); to be possible (to)
spring; springtime; New Year; prime (of life); height (of one's prosperity); adolescence
notice; attention; observation
to pick up; to adopt (e.g. a proposal); to accept; to take away; to confiscate; to deliver (a baby)
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
taciturn; reticent; quiet; silent; untalkative
living thing; living creature; animal; life
liked; well-liked; in love (with); loved; faddism; eccentricity
dog (Canis (lupus) familiaris); squealer; rat; loser; asshole; counterfeit
cat (esp. the domestic cat, Felis catus); shamisen; geisha; wheelbarrow; clay bed-warmer; bottom; submissive partner of a homosexual relationship
when it becomes; when it comes to
(outward) looks; features; face; countenance; expression
loudly (flinging open a door); with a clatter; with a crash (e.g. of a falling structure); completely (change); utterly; louvre window (door, vent, etc.)
absorbed in; immersed in; forgetting oneself; daze; within a dream; while dreaming
veterinarian; veterinary surgeon; vet
the person in question; the person themselves; said person
sharp (blade); pointed; sharp (pain); stabbing; perceptive; keen
labrador (breed of dog); labrador retriever
to commit seppuku; to commit harakiri; to take responsibility (and resign); (arch.) to laugh until one splits one's side
to tear; to rip up; to cut up; to cleave; to forcibly separate (e.g. two lovers); (arch.) to have a tattoo in the corner of one's eye
horse; horse racing; promoted bishop
to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
imagination; supposition; guess
speciality; specialty; subject of study; expert; area of expertise
natural; right; proper; naturally; as a matter of course; rightly
practice (in the field); training (esp. practical and hands-on); practical exercise; drill
necessary; needed; essential; necessity; need; requirement
maternity and gynaecology department (gynecology); department of obstetrics and gynaecology (gynecology)
doctor's office; doctor's surgery; clinic
management; administration; operation; running (business); conducting
looks; personal appearance; features
being average (capacity, looks) (as good as anyone); mediocrity
facial expression; countenance; look; appearance; expression (vocal, etc.)
in a lively way; vividly; freshly; animatedly; actively; energetically
charm; attractiveness; courtesy; ingratiating behaviour; entertainment; amusement
large build; large pattern
fully; luxuriantly; fluffy; plump; soft and full