promise; agreement; arrangement; something expected or predictable (e.g. running gag); typical or clichéd development (in a story); something considered obligatory or guaranteed (in a certain situation)
splendid; fine; handsome; elegant; imposing; prominent
direction; trend; directionality; directivity; goal; aim
final; eventual; ultimate
goal; target; aim; mark; sign; landmark
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
one (thin, flat object); one sheet
to be involved (in); to get involved (in); to relate to (a matter); to pertain to; to (seriously) affect; to concern
on this occasion; now; in these circumstances; with this opportunity
possibly; apparently; (seem) likely; somehow or other; with difficulty; barely
to obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to follow (a person); to accompany; to go alongside (e.g. a river); to follow (e.g. a sign)
education; schooling; training; culture; cultivation; education
common sense; general knowledge; common knowledge
what; so-and-so; such and such; what?; wait; well, well
cecum; caecum; (vermiform) appendix; appendicitis
private seal; personal seal; unregistered seal; informal seal; signet
surgery; operation; procedure; skill with one's hands; sleight of hand
seal (used in lieu of a signature); stamp; chop
to lose one's way; to get lost; to waver; to hesitate; to be captivated (by); to be infatuated (with)
to stay at (e.g. hotel); to be docked; to be berthed; to be moored
needle; pin; hook; stinger; thorn; hand (e.g. clock, etc.); pointer
to stick into (of something with a sharp point); to prick; to pierce; to resonate emotionally; to move
to have a feeling (that); to have a sensation (that)
endurance; patience; perseverance; self-control; self-restraint
kapow; bang; bulging; filled to bursting; prostitute (catering to Occupation soldiers in Japan after WWII)
to pull out; to draw out; to omit; to leave out; to do to the end; to do thoroughly; to let out (e.g. air from a tyre)
(opening) with a clatter; loudly; flinging (open); (changing) completely; dramatically; suddenly
stomach; Chinese "stomach" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
as (for); for; in the capacity of
(family) crest; coat of arms; pattern; figure; playing card suit (in karuta)
not worth considering; out of the question
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
to court; to woo; to approach defiantly
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk
handsome man; man's looks; good looks; manliness
why; how; for what reason
wife; your wife; his wife; married lady; madam
show business; entertainment industry; world of entertainment
to discuss; to talk together