to start; to begin; to challenge; to pick (a fight); to set (traps); to plant (explosives)
disadvantage; handicap; unfavorable position
as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate
to leave; to exit; to leave (on a journey); to depart; to move forward; to come to; to get to
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
again; once more; also; too; on the other hand; while; and
to come (spatially or temporally); to approach; to come back; to do ... and come back; to come to be; to become
repair; mending; fixing; servicing
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow; anyhow; one way or another
to enter; to go into; to break into; to join; to enroll; to contain; to hold
to hide; to be hidden; to conceal oneself; to disappear
place; spot; address; district; area; one's house; point
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
whereabouts; place; location; place where one belongs; where one fits in; place where one can be oneself
to understand; to comprehend; to become clear; to be known; I know!; I think so too!
truth; reality; proper; right; genuine; authentic
rock; boulder; crag; cliff; anchor
pillar; post; support; prop; counter for buddhas, gods, nobles, etc.
and the like; such as; or something; something like; I hear that ...; people say that...
only; merely; approximately; about; just (finished, etc.); as if to; (as though) about to
-ness; indicates assertion; come; come now
somehow; how; in what way; why; what kind of
sea level; (surface of) sea
near; neighbourhood; nearly (e.g. "it took nearly one year"); close to; shortly; soon
you said; he said; if ... then; do you seriously think that; I already told you; you should know by now that; the said ...
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
mark (for quick identification or recognition); sign; landmark; guide; (arch.) trademark
colour; color; complexion; skin colour; look (on one's face); expression; appearance
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
comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger (on two-way radio)
finally; at last; barely; narrowly; gradually; little by little
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
factory; plant; mill; workshop
aaah!; oooh!; oh no!; oh boy!
cruel; heartless; violent; intense; very bad; terrible
right-wing (politics); extreme right-wing group; right wing (bird, plane, etc.); right field; right flank; right fielder; high rank
considerably; greatly; a lot
at a stroke; with a single swoop
to attack; to assail; to succeed (someone in a post, role, etc.); to make a sudden visit
no; nay; well; er; you're welcome; not at all
capturing alive (an animal or person); something captured alive
once; one time; temporarily; for a moment; one degree; one tone
place; location; room; space; basho; wrestling tournament
where ... is concerned; when it becomes; if it becomes
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out