to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
that's a different matter; that's a different story
to be caught; to be arrested; to hold on to; to grasp; to find (e.g. proof); to get (e.g. a taxi)
neck; head; dismissal; discharge
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
what kind of; what sort of; what; no matter what (kind of); whatever; any
to become known; to come to light; to be known; to be understood; to clearly not amount to much; to be insignificant
person sought by the police; wanted person; fugitive from justice
(any) particular; special; particularly noteworthy; worth mentioning
first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
can't help worrying; besides myself with worry
if that is the case; if it becomes so; when it becomes so
forcing; compulsion; coercion; pushing (to do)
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
heat; fever; temperature; zeal; passion
existing (at the present moment); alright; acceptable; to be (usu. of inanimate objects); to have
to float upright in the cup (of a tea stem, as a sign of good luck)
thinking; thought; idea; notion; intention; plan
wanted; wished for; in need of; I want (you) to
after all; in the end; conclusion; end; end of a game of go, shogi, etc.
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
to hang over; to cover; to fall upon someone (responsibility, burden, pressure, etc.)
good; advantage; sake; purpose; consequence; result
unreasonable; unnatural; impossible; forcible; forced; excessive (work, etc.); immoderate
one's post; place of work; workplace
dangerous; unsettled; troubled; disturbed; insecure
absurd; unreasonable; excessive; very; extremely; excessively
no!; no no!; no, not at all
to put to use; to make good use of; to exploit
congratulations!; well done!; best wishes!; all the best!
welcome!; nice to see you!
success; passing (e.g. exam); eligibility
to wait; to await; to look forward to; to depend on; to need
please (give me); please (do for me)
leaving a decision to someone else (often of a meal to be selected by the chef); omakase