to stand in the way (esp. with legs spread out); to block the way; to stand in the way (e.g. of progress); to obstruct
reality; actuality; hard fact
severe; strict; hard (to do); difficult; intense (e.g. cold); harsh (weather)
declaration; proclamation; announcement
correction; revision; amendment
had better ...; had better not ...
direct; immediate; personal; firsthand
thank you for your hard work; good work; see you; goodbye; goodnight
discourtesy; impoliteness; excuse me; goodbye; to leave; to be rude
what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
funny; amusing; strange; odd; improper; unsuitable
spirit; drive; vigour; ambition; aspiration
but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
number (in a series); (one's) turn; watch; guard; rank; standing; bout
by today; before the day is over
fork; junction; parting of the ways; turning point
signboard; sign; draw; attraction; reputation (of a shop); name
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
questionnaire; survey; poll
to weaken; to grow weak; to be downcast; to be dejected; to be troubled; to be at a loss
should; must; -able; probably; likely
to take; to pick up; to pass; to hand; to get; to obtain; to adopt (a method, proposal, etc.)
careful; cautious; prudent; discreet; deliberate
excuse me; pardon me; I'm sorry; thank you
author; writer; novelist; artist
to go; to come; to be defeated; to collapse; to be annoyed; to be nonplussed
true; real; genuine; proper; utter
genius; prodigy; natural gift
to be able (in a position) to do; to be up to the task; to be ready; to be completed; to be made; to be built; to be good at
to shine; to glow; to look attractive; to look nice; to be set off (by)
image (on a screen); picture (e.g. on a TV); video; film; reflection; image (in one's mind)
consciousness; becoming aware (of); awareness; mano-vijnana (mental consciousness, cognizer of sensory information)
drumming (noise); beating; rapidly; quickly; continuously; one after the other
name; nameplate; caption; storyboard (of a manga); rough draft
thinking; thought; idea; notion; intention; plan
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
to make; to produce; to prepare (food); to brew (alcohol); to raise; to grow; to till
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
original; unique (e.g. product); signature; exclusive
immediately; right away; at once; instantly
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily