subordinate; underling; henchman; minion
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
to become known; to come to light; to be known; to be understood; to clearly not amount to much; to be insignificant
to catch; to capture; to grab; to clutch; to catch hold of (someone); to stop (e.g. a stranger in the street)
essential; important; crucial; vital; main
to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away
to put in; to let in; to admit; to accept; to accept; to comply; to include
happiness; blessedness; luck; luckily; fortunately
to work (for); to be employed (at); to serve (as); to act (as); to conduct a religious service
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
beginning; outset; first; onset
looking; viewing; (please) try (to)
to stand watch; to stand guard; to look out; to open (one's eyes) wide
comparatively; relatively; unexpectedly; unusually; considering; for one's ...
clothes (esp. Western clothes); counter for doses of medicine, gulps of tea, drags of a cigarette, etc.
to creep in; to steal in; to sneak in
to bend; to crook; to lean; to tilt; to bend (the truth); to distort
tool; implement; means; furniture
lock; padlock; tablet; lozenge; pill
to untie; to unfasten; to unsew; to unstitch; to solve; to work out; to dispel (misunderstanding, etc.)
to choke; to have trouble breathing
here and there; this way and that way; everywhere; all over
to have a hole; to be pierced (with a hole)
something unusual; something wrong; mishap; accident; serious condition (e.g. after an injury); different situation
stuffing; packing; end (esp. the foot of a bridge); lowest-ranking guest at tea ceremony; tea master; endgame (esp. in shogi or used figuratively); sweet eel sauce
gong (instrument); gong (sound at the end of round, etc.)
perhaps; possibly; by some chance; by some possibility
(not) even once; (not) ever
to meet (by chance); to come across; to meet (e.g. of rivers, highways, etc.); to emerge and engage (an enemy)
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
name; given name; title; fame; renown; pretext
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
imitation; fake; phony; pseudo-
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
directions; instructions; orders; command
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
shout of victory; cry of triumph