to examine things carefully to choose the best
物事を慎重に調べて、最良のものを選ぶ (monogoto o shinchou ni shirabete, sairyō no mono o erabu)
"She picked over the apples to find the freshest ones."
"彼女はリンゴを慎重に選んで、最も新鮮なものを見つけました。" (kanojo wa ringo o shinchou ni erande, mottomo shinsen na mono o mitsukemashita)
to reduce import or export taxes
to review or examine something carefully
to repeat the distribution of cards or tasks
to reply rudely; to argue with authority
to act according to what one has promised or expected
to continue to be cheerful and positive despite difficulties
