by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
to be able (in a position) to do; to be up to the task; to be ready; to be completed; to be made; to be built; to be good at
that being the case; because of ...; the reason is ...; given that ...
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
always; without exception; necessarily; certainly; without fail; positively
unexpectedly; surprisingly; unexpected; unanticipated; unforeseen
witty and knowing; not to be underestimated; smooth operator
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
to grow up; to become an adult
unwillingly; grudgingly; shaking head in refusal (like a child); no!; no no!
to say; to utter; to name; to call; to go (e.g. "the alarm went ping"); to make a noise
commandant; commanding officer; general
to lock up; to shut up; to imprison
no matter what it takes; by any means necessary; at all costs; by hook or by crook
to board; to embark on; to get into (a car); to march into; to enter
to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to set free; to let go; to fail to ...
pirate; sea robber; buccaneer; freebooter
senior (at work or school); superior; elder; older graduate; progenitor; old-timer
wagashi; traditional Japanese confectionery
craftsman; artisan; tradesman; worker; workman
gate (for entry, boarding, etc.); gate; logic element