to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
futility; waste; uselessness; pointlessness; idleness
whether or not (in phrases like "I don't know whether or not I can come")
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
very hard; with utmost effort; as hard as one can; with all one's might; for dear life; eagerly
to make fun of; to look down on; to make light of
voice; singing (of a bird); chirping (of an insect); voice; opinion (as expressed in words); sound; sense (of something's arrival)
perhaps; possibly; maybe; if; in case; in the event that
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
indicates supposition; if ... then; when; (typically after someone's name) indicates exasperation
(of a lie, etc.) obvious; transparent
is that so? (generally rhetorical)
one long cylindrical thing; one film, TV show, etc.; one version; one book; a certain book; ippon; one point
finishing blow; coup de grâce
scary; frightening; eerie; dreadful
important; significant; precious; valuable; careful
what!; oh; what the heck; what the; damn
to draw back; to sink; to be set back (e.g. from a road); to withdraw (e.g. from the public eye); to retire to (somewhere)
immediately; at once; soon; before long; easily; readily
to do completely; to do accidentally; to do without meaning to; to happen to do
to summon courage; to be brave
chance; start; cue; excuse; motive; impetus
to wound; to injure; to hurt someone's feelings (pride, etc.); to damage; to chip
what the?; what's going on?; what's this?
toy; (person or thing treated as a) plaything
fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet
to shout; to cry; to scream; to clamor (for or against); to clamour (for or against)
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
pica (eating disorder); atomic bomb
rock-paper-scissors (game); janken
with a slap; with a pop; without batting an eyelid; generously; cutesy suffix applied to names
genuine article; real thing; real deal
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
soldier; combatant; warrior
in confusion; in a fluster; in bewilderment; sobbing; tearfully; trembling (voice)
useless; no good; hopeless
Eh?; What?; Come on!; Damn!
purification; cleanup (e.g. of politics); purge
lightning; thunder; god of thunder; god of lightning; anger; fit of anger
next; following; subsequent; stage; station