to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
to be temperate in; to refrain; to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number); to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for
to grow cold; to get chilly; to cool down
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
as (it is); remaining (in a state); with (e.g. one's eyes closed, the light on); while (e.g. standing, alive); as (one pleases, one is told, etc.); according to
halfway; half measures; unfinished; incomplete; by halves; half-baked
sweets (desserts, candy, etc.)
invitation; solicitation; canvassing; canvasing; inducement; persuasion
very; awfully; exceedingly; (not) at all; by no means; simply (cannot)
fax; facsimile; fax machine
imitating; copying; mimicry; behavior; behaviour; action
quantity; amount; generosity; magnanimity; pramana (means by which one gains accurate and valid knowledge; in Indian philosophy)
to be too numerous; to be too much
way (of doing); manner; method; means
dissatisfaction; discontent; displeasure; complaint; unhappiness
circuitous; roundabout; indirect
necessary; needed; essential; necessity; need; requirement
direct; immediate; personal; firsthand
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
unhappiness; sorrow; misfortune; death (usu. of a relative); bereavement
to break; to destroy; to wreck; to ruin; to break (a bill, etc.)
holiday; day off; sleep; rest; good night
tree; shrub; wood; timber; wooden clappers (signalling the beginning or end of a performance)
island; one's territory (of a sex worker, organized crime gang, etc.); one's turf
hyah!; hah!; there!; ugh!; argh!; damn it!
teacher; instructor; sensei; title or form of address for a teacher, master, doctor, lawyer, etc.; intimate or teasing form of address; (arch.) one's elder
example; instance; precedent; custom; habit
matter; affair; counter for (received) emails, text messages, voicemail messages, etc.; counter for accounts (on a website, email service, etc.)
help; assistance; service
captain (of a Japanese-style boat); skipper; boatman; oarsman; head of a fishing crew; fishing master
bureau; department; office (e.g. post, telephone); broadcasting station (e.g. television, radio); affair; situation
adjustment; regulation; coordination; reconciliation; tuning; fixing
lesson; section (in an organization); division; counter for lessons and chapters (of a book)
red; crimson; red-containing colour (e.g. brown, pink, orange); Red (i.e. communist); red light (traffic); red ink (i.e. in finance or proof-reading); (in) the red
to be decided; to be settled; to be unchanging; to be the same (as always); to be a fixed rule; to be destined; to be well executed (of a manoeuvre in a sport, game, etc.)
to lick; to lap; to taste; to experience (esp. a hardship); to underestimate; to make light of
to render futile; to bring to naught; to waste; to not make good use of
How did you like ...?; How about ...?; What's going on?; How's it going?
to manage something successfully; to be successful
thankfully; fortunately; luckily; thanks to your (his, their, everyone's, etc.) kindness; thanks to your assistance; thanks to your support
wasteful; a waste; too good; more than one deserves; impious; profane