topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.); to avert; to displease; to annoy; to miss (the target, ball, etc.)
poor (at); weak (in); not very good (at); not one's cup of tea; not one's favorite
at least; at most; (even) just
this way; this direction; here; this (one); I; me
increase in speed, acceleration
affinity; compatibility; chemistry (between people)
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
curse; spell; malediction
level; standard; level (plane); floor; spirit level; (surveyor's) level
as one would expect; naturally; indeed; still; all the same; after all
disorder; chaos; confusion; mayhem
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
together with; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
to rub; to scrub; to scrape
gliding; sliding; skating (on ice); taxiing (aircraft); making a takeoff run
to supplement; to make up for; to compensate for; to cover (a shortage, loss, etc.); to fill (e.g. a vacancy)
unevenness; bumpiness; roughness; imbalance; inequality; unevenness
pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely
to glide; to slide (e.g. on skis); to fail (an examination); to bomb (when telling a joke); to drop; to go down
to cover; to hide; to conceal; to wrap; to disguise
one long cylindrical thing; one film, TV show, etc.; one version; one book; a certain book; ippon; one point
pin (e.g. hairpin, bowling pin, golf pin, etc.); one (on dice, in cards, etc.); beginning; best; kickback
strike (e.g. in baseball, bowling)
flawless; absolute perfection
bang on the money; spot on; right answer
to join together; to combine; to join up
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
clear; clearing (a bar, hurdle, etc.); overcoming; getting through; clearing (the ball); clearing (e.g. a checked box)
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
way of solving (a problem); solution
groping (for); fumbling around (for); searching (for an answer, solution, etc.); trying to find
extreme masochist; very masochistic
naming; giving a name; designation; nominal
eh?; what?; yes; that's correct; (arch.) strengthens a question, assertion, etc.; (arch.) hey
being drawn to many things; distraction; difficulty of choice; difficulty in choosing; being unable to decide
turnover rate (merchandise, capital)
separation; partition; detachment; segregation; isolation
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
to lend; to loan; to rent out; to hire out
intimate friend; close friend; bosom buddy; chum
envious; jealous; enviable (position, etc.)