present condition; existing state; status quo; current state
sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera); Indian lotus; lotus; rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus)
serious matter; major incident; matter of grave concern; crisis
a short while ago; already
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
near; close by; within reach; familiar
on hand; readily available
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
action film; action movie; action drama; riotous scene; fight scene
natural features; scenery; a premium; gift
roughly; approximately; round about; cursorily; briefly; quickly
outside the hall (or stadium, market, etc.); off the grounds; off the premises; off-track
being familiar with; having a thorough knowledge of; being well-informed about
decision; judgment; resolution
pieces; scraps; disconnected
polish (jewels); cultivation
misfortune; short life; evil fate
in; at; on; as for; regarding; with regards to
commemoration; celebration; honoring the memory of something; turning something into a memento; memory
hectic; bewildering; bustling; dizzy
easily; readily; quickly; lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply
head; brains; intellect; understanding
storey; story; stairs; stage (in chronostratigraphy); counter for storeys and floors of a building
stairs; stairs at the front of a noh stage
congratulations!; well done!; best wishes!; all the best!
big hit; big prize; bumper crop; striking it rich; right on the mark; bonanza
good thing; nice thing; good excuse; good grounds; interjection used to impress an idea or to urge a response
greatly; very much; thanks a lot
helmet (of a warrior); headpiece
beginning; start; clue; lead; thread end
to rub; to crumple; to massage; to argue; to have a heated discussion; to train; to coach
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
to aim at (for, to do, to become); to try for; to have an eye on; to go toward; to head for
tummy; tumtum; bang-bang; pop-pop; without reservation; unreservedly
example; simile; metaphor; allegory
what people say; gossip; rumours; rumors
tactful; adroit; shrewd; clever; smart; affable