Mimikara Oboeru N1 Vocabulary Lesson 5: Compound Verbs and Actions

→ I was tired, so I leaned against the wall and rested for a while.

→ He was leisurely reading a book while leaning back against the chair.

→ After the argument, he grabbed the other person by the collar.

→ When the bullfighter waved the red cloth, the excited bull charged at him.

→ The police officer bravely pounced on the criminal who was trying to escape.

→ I will start working on a new project tomorrow.

→ The sky is turning crimson, and the day is drawing to a close.

→ The item on the shelf is unstable and is about to fall.

→ I leaned the broom against the wall after using it.

→ I was a little surprised when a stranger spoke to me on the train.

→ To solve environmental problems, we need to actively lobby the government and companies.

→ Apparently, fans flock to the popular idol's house almost every day.

→ Many fans had crowded into the concert venue even before the show began.

→ He makes himself look rich, but apparently he is actually deeply in debt.

→ She started to say something important, but in the end she fell silent.

→ A child playing in the river lost his footing and nearly drowned, but fortunately someone nearby rescued him.

→ My mother told my older sister to help prepare dinner.

→ On hearing about the accident, he rushed to the hospital immediately.

→ It is premature to conclude that he is the culprit without enough evidence.

→ I was confused when my ex suddenly sent me some old photos.

→ He tried to shift responsibility for his failure onto his subordinate.

→ Perhaps he was unhappy about something, because he kept glaring at me.

→ In a fit of anger, he slammed the phone he was holding onto the floor.

→ The coach harshly yelled at the player who kept making mistakes.

→ Each room in this apartment is equipped with an air conditioner and a refrigerator.

→ As Christmas approached, I decorated the Christmas tree with the children.

→ Since it was work he was used to doing, he finished it skillfully in no time.

→ I enjoy stopping by my regular izakaya near the station for a drink after work.

→ They survived fierce competition and finally won the championship.

→ If a big opportunity comes, I want to seize it firmly without letting it slip away.

→ In the noise, the other person's voice is so quiet that it is difficult to make out what they are saying.

→ I carefully wrote down the important points the teacher mentioned.

→ It is difficult to read the other person's true intentions from their facial expression.

→ The hijacker took control of the plane and demanded that the pilot change the destination.

→ The pickpocket skillfully took the cash out of the wallet on the crowded train.

→ He said something rude to me, so I lost my temper and answered back sharply.

→ I reread a letter from an old friend and felt nostalgic.

→ The other person's voice was too quiet to hear clearly, so I had to ask them to repeat themselves several times.

→ I had planned to study abroad, but after discussing it with my family, I reconsidered and decided to attend a university in my own country.

→ Before submitting it, carefully look over the report again for typos or omissions.

→ I used up all the ingredients in the refrigerator to make dinner.

→ The marathon runner used every last bit of strength to reach the finish line.

→ That is perfectly obvious even without anyone going out of their way to explain it.

→ Faced with repeated demands, the person in charge looked completely at a loss.

→ After the rain, the dust had been washed away and the sky was perfectly clear as far as the eye could see.

→ Despite his family's opposition, he decided to study abroad.

→ He asserted that his opinion was absolutely correct.

→ The government finally decided to raise the consumption tax after years of debate.

→ We somehow managed to recover the points we had lost in the second half.

→ Because I was behind on the rent, the landlord came to demand payment.

→ The police are cracking down hard on drunk driving.

→ He is currently working seriously on a difficult research project.

→ It looked like rain, so I quickly brought the laundry inside.

→ The plaintiff withdrew the lawsuit after reaching a settlement with the other party.

→ When I explained the purpose of my visit at reception, they put me through to the person in charge.

→ When the popular idol arrived at the airport, he was surrounded by fans and reporters.

→ The cancer cells were completely removed through surgery.

→ The watch battery died, so I replaced it with a new one.

→ I had a new air conditioner installed in the room.

→ This luggage is fragile, so please handle it carefully.

→ The two companies agreed on detailed terms for the merger.

→ I compiled the various opinions raised at the meeting and prepared a report.

→ The scheduled event was canceled due to bad weather.

→ My hobby is ordering delicious foods from all over the country online.

→ My boss read my report once and returned it with a stern expression.

→ He violently shoved the person he was arguing with, causing them to fall.

→ The demonstrators raised their fists in the air while shouting slogans.

→ He stuck out his chin in dissatisfaction and fell silent.

→ To encourage a child's independence, sometimes it is necessary to step back firmly and let them handle things themselves.

→ The robber pointed a knife at the clerk and threatened, "Give me the money."

→ We sat face-to-face and talked things through, deepening our mutual understanding.

→ After an intensive investigation, the police finally tracked down the criminal's hideout.

→ He is the kind of person who is not satisfied unless he thinks everything through completely.

→ With no escape from the fire, he jumped from the window of the burning building.

→ As a salesman, he travels all over the country.

→ Startled by the loud alarm, I jumped out of bed.

→ As an athlete, he overtook his rivals one after another and rose to the top.

→ When the child saw his father return, he happily jumped into his arms.

→ The car crashed into the wall, sending glass fragments flying everywhere.

→ The children jumped for joy when they heard that they had passed.

→ Seeing his friend in trouble, he silently offered a helping hand.

→ It is important to extend a helping hand to people in difficult situations.

→ I put a bookmark in the book I was partway through reading.

→ Take-home pay is the amount remaining after taxes and social insurance premiums are deducted from gross salary.

→ As this matter is currently under investigation, we will refrain from commenting.

→ An error was found in the material, so I quickly replaced it with a new version.

→ With the deadline fast approaching, he hurried to get the work done.

→ The operation to raise the sunken ship was extremely difficult.

→ As the battle situation worsened, the troops were forced to withdraw from the front line.

→ When he realized his opinion would not be accepted, he simply backed down.

→ I stopped my friend from leaving by saying, "Come on, have one more drink."

→ A relative took in and raised the child who had lost both parents.

→ With an injured leg, he walked while dragging it and enduring the pain.

→ Before the important match, the players focused themselves and approached practice seriously.

→ After losing his job, he completely lost confidence and began shutting himself away at home.

→ I decided to enlarge my favorite photo and hang it in my room.

→ He is trying to delay repaying his debt by making various excuses.

→ I thought someone had called my name from behind, so I instinctively turned around.

→ Because the public holiday fell on a Sunday, the following Monday became a substitute holiday.

→ In anger, he swung the umbrella he was holding around wildly.