to feel down; to feel sad; to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.); to be in an unfavourable condition; to fall into (e.g. a hole)
even; (if) only; just; besides; on top of that
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
only; merely; approximately; about; just (finished, etc.); as if to; (as though) about to
even more; still more; further
zeal; enthusiasm; ardor; ardour
indicates means of action; cause of effect; by
severe; strict; hard (to do); difficult; intense (e.g. cold); harsh (weather)
practice; training; drill; (an) exercise; workout
to reach the point that; to come to be that; to turn into
August; eighth month of the lunar calendar
third day of the month; three days
staff; member (club, society, etc.)
one person; being alone; being by oneself; being single; being unmarried; by oneself
spread-out sail; full sail; (sailing) downwind
holiday house; vacation home; villa; prison; jail
to go in the direction of; to proceed toward; to become; to face (facts, circumstances, etc.); (arch.) to abide by; (arch.) to agree to
beach; seashore; seaside; coast
special training; intensive training; crash course
plans; arrangement; schedule; program; programme; expectation
fitness training; development of physical strength; building stamina; keeping up one's fitness
ideal; perfect; most suitable; just right
house (e.g. of Tokugawa); family
distinctive of; characteristic of; uniquely applying to; but; except; without
equipment; facilities; installation; accommodations; conveniences; arrangements
such; that sort of; that kind of; no way!; never!
to be blessed with; to be rich in; to abound in
environment; circumstance
of course; certainly; naturally
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
reskilling; improving one's skills
to become; to get; to result in; to turn out; to consist of; to be composed of; to be completed
seems; I think; I guess; don't you agree?; I thought you'd say that!
it's precisely for that reason that ...; which is precisely why ...
another; one more; not quite; not very good; lacking
activity (of a person, organization, animal, volcano, etc.); action; movie (esp. during the silent movie period)
place; location; room; space; basho; wrestling tournament
association of like-minded people
member; participant; attendee; lineup (sport)
together; jointly; at the same time; with; both
diligent application (to work or study); cultivating one's character by studying hard; mutual encouragement (to improve); working hard together; friendly rivalry