going into battle; departure for the front
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
ominous; sinister; unlucky; inauspicious
outstanding; excellent; exceptional; preeminence; distinction; extraordinariness
counter for people (usu. seating, reservations and such); first name; famous; great; name; noun
to starve; to be famished; to be hungry; to be starved of (e.g. love); to be thirsty for (e.g. knowledge); to be hungry for
osechi; food eaten during the New Year's Holidays
this, that and the other; this and that
the real pleasure (of something); the real thrill; flavour of ghee; (fig.) delicious taste; Buddha's gracious teachings
to connect; to link together; to tie; to fasten; to maintain; to preserve
(non-documentary) television series; TV drama; teledrama; drama; dramatic incident; spectacle
big breasts; big boobs; boing; sproing; pow
back-facing; backwards; backward-looking; retrogressive; reactionary
how much; how many; however (much); no matter how; what matters is ...; it all comes down to ...
preliminary arrangements; spade work
time; thyme; time out (e.g. in sport)
recess; break time; break between classes; free period; recess time; recreation hour
starting point; starting line
to become keen on; to get passionate about
famous product; special product; speciality; specialty
carrot (Daucus carota); Asian ginseng (Panax ginseng)
favorite (top choice) for the championship (favourite); best bet for the title
declining; refusal; nonacceptance; turning down; withdrawal (e.g. of candidacy); pulling out (e.g. of a race)
when it comes to ...; concerning; where ... are concerned
perilous pass (on a route or journey); rough spot
light; easy; non-serious; minor
ward; borough; city (in Tokyo); district (e.g. electoral); section; zone (e.g. postal)
relay; hook-up; relay broadcasting
site; point on a map; spot
running; gliding; first (harvest) of the season; beginning; start; kitchen sink
commercial (radio, TV, etc.); ad; construction management; contract manufacturer; customer management; court martial
recruitment; invitation; raising (funds, donations, etc.); collection; flotation (of shares, loans, etc.)
good quality; fine quality; superior quality; high quality
heart-breaking (esp. in physical activity such as running)
precipice; cliff; flat head
before; previously; ahead; Pardon me for leaving (before you)
surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency