something; some; somehow; for some reason; (so) what (are you trying to say)?; what (do you mean)?
to be able to do; to be possible; to be good at; to do well; to come into existence; to form; to be made
to work hard; to try hard; to strive; to endeavour; to endeavor; to devote oneself to
delivering an order; dispatch of an order; messenger; orderly; runner
urgent report; urgent message
the Snake (sixth sign of the Chinese zodiac); the Serpent; hour of the Snake (around 10am, 9-11am, or 10am-12 noon); south-southeast; fourth month of the lunar calendar
period of time (usu. a period of approx. two hours corresponding to one of the signs of the Chinese zodiac); carving; engraving; strictness; cruelty
major earthquake; large earthquake
occurrence; incidence; generation (of power, heat, etc.); production; ontogeny; development
giant tsunami (over 3m in height according to the JMA definition); giant tidal wave
negotiations; bargaining; discussions; connection; relationship; relations
medium (size); average (grade, level, etc.); in; within; during; while; currently (doing)
overturning; capsizing; overthrow (e.g. of a government)
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
pleasure; delight; enjoyment; rapid (train)
style; way; shape; dress; attire; clothing
divine wind (esp. a typhoon thought to have protected Japan from a Mongolian invasion in the 13th century); kamikaze
to blow (of the wind); to blow (one's breath); to breathe out; to play (a wind instrument); to blow (a whistle, trumpet, etc.); to emit (smoke, fire, etc.); to spout
first-person plural (or singular); second or third person plural (implies speaker is of higher status than those referred to)
massacre; annihilation; wholesale slaughter
natural disaster; natural calamity; act of God
to meet; to encounter; to see; to have an accident; to have a bad experience
surprise attack; surprise visit; catching a person off guard
moral way of life; correct path; moral principles
to be disconnected; to get out of place; to miss the mark; to get it wrong (e.g. guess, expectation); to be removed; to be excluded
chance; opportunity; machine; aircraft; counter for aircraft; counter for (remaining) lives
to perform; to do; to conduct oneself; to carry out
reputation; (public) estimation; rumour; rumor; fame; notoriety
to stand (up); to rise; to stand (in a position; of a person, tree, building, etc.); to be situated (in, on); to be (in difficulties, the lead, etc.); to put oneself (in a position or situation); to leave (to do something)
of course; certainly; naturally
everyone; everybody; all; everything; all
to get; to earn; to understand; to comprehend; to receive something undesirable (e.g. a punishment); to get (ill)
to make an onslaught (on); to close in (on)
it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
reception (e.g. of visitors); dealing with
charge; duty; person in charge; official; clerk
Ladies and Gentlemen!; all of you; everyone
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)