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 the quantity of goods brought from other countries
to be willing to consider or accept new ideas or experiences
to form an alliance between parties or groups for political...
to fail to happen or be completed, especially a deal or plan
to represent or support the idea of equal rights for all
to understand something; to kiss passionately
