wide difference; a world of difference
first place; first rank; unit's position; Japanese yew (Taxus cuspidata)
silver (second-place) prize
face; visage; look; expression; honor; honour
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
to cure; to heal; to fix; to correct; to do over again; to replace
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
irresponsible; perfunctory; lukewarm; half-baked; reasonable; moderate
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pile (of noodles, etc.); bullet
toilet; restroom; bathroom; lavatory
god; deity; incredible; fantastic; (arch.) Emperor (of Japan); (arch.) thunder
pupil; disciple; adherent; follower; apprentice; young person
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)
double; double bed; hotel room with a double bed; double-breasted; double-cuffed; double width (of cloth; usu. 1.42 meters); doubles (e.g. in tennis)
to go to see (something, someone); to visit
to project; to overhang; to stick out; to put up (a notice); to post
summer vacation; summer holiday
for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
work (e.g. of art); production; harvest; cultivation; technique
one; 1; best; first; foremost; beginning; start
(using) one's whole body; (putting in) all one's efforts; (exerting) all one's energies
what time; (lit.) which hour
to get up; to rise; to wake up; to be awake; to occur (usu. of unfavourable incidents); to happen
to stop (an activity); to cease; to discontinue; to cancel; to abandon; to give up
shape; form; appearance; state; situation; suitable
astringent; bitter; austere; elegant (and unobtrusive); sour (look); glum
pure and clear; "clear and bright" solar term (approx. April 5)
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
road; path; route; way; distance; journey; road (e.g. to victory)
man; male; fellow; guy; male lover; boyfriend
to watch over; to watch attentively
if it is the case that ...
outside; exterior; the open (air); other place; somewhere else
to decide; to choose; to clinch (a victory); to decide (the outcome of a match); to persist in doing; to go through with; to always do
growth; development; stretching (one's body, e.g. when waking up); (ability to) spread (of paint, cream, etc.); elongation; extension
duty; responsibility (incl. supervision of staff); liability; onus
playing; play (margin between on and off, gap before pressing button or lever has an effect)
Qing dynasty (China, 1644-1912); Ch'ing dynasty; Manchu dynasty