more and more; all the more; at last; finally; (at the) last moment; worst possible time
this way (of doing); this method; this sort (of thing); this type
something; some; somehow; for some reason; (is there) something (you want, etc.)
grasp; catch; understanding
warm; mild; warm (of a colour); mellow; having enough money
instead of; in place of; as a substitute for; in exchange for; in return for; to make up for
surely; undoubtedly; sternly; severely; having no slack; rigid
to shave (wood, leather, etc.); to sharpen (e.g. pencil); to cut down (budget, expenses, staff, time, etc.); to curtail; to delete; to erase
important; serious; valuable; precious; serious matter; major incident
for; for the sake of; to one's advantage; because of; as a result of
putting one's life on the line; staking one's life (on); risking one's life; life and death situation
exit; gateway; way out; outlet; vent; leak
to attack; to assail; to succeed (someone in a post, role, etc.); to make a sudden visit
shape; form; appearance; state; situation; suitable
to go through; to suffer; to experience (something unpleasant)
obligation; duty; charge; responsibility
to remove; to take off; to drop (e.g. from a team); to remove (from a position); to leave (e.g. one's seat); to go away from
to take someone (to some place); to take someone along; to lead someone away
story; tale; talk; discussion
plural; multiple; several
skill; dexterity; master hand
fight; scuffle; walking about; walking around; conducting oneself; stroll (in noh, an action piece involving circling the stage)
(weather) front; front line; forward area; action zone
readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation
wind; breeze; manner; behaviour; cold; influenza
all; entire; whole; altogether
composition; piece of music; tune; melody; enjoyment; fun
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
handing down (information); legend; tradition; folklore; transmission
compensation; indemnification; reparation; consideration
to be called ...; to be referred to as ...
gradually; steadily; slowly; little by little; step by step; by degrees
body; torso; trunk; build; physique; health
to be worm-eaten; to be eaten by worms; to affect adversely; to spoil; to ruin
weakness; debility; breakdown; prostration
cattle (Bos taurus); cow; beef; Chinese "Ox" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
to melt (and become soft or liquid); to be enchanted (by); to be charmed; to be bewitched
rather; better; instead; if anything