sense of equilibrium; sense of balance
to rule; to govern; to administer
puncture; flat tyre (tire); blowout; bursting; overflowing; being jammed (e.g. phone lines)
with a start; with a jump
to go around; to return; to surround; to concern (usu. of disputes)
shackles; fetters; irons; bonds (e.g. family); ties; binding relationship
downward compatible; backward compatible; compatible with input or components intended for lower tier or older systems, versions, etc.; upward compatible; forward compatible; compatible with input or components intended for higher tier or later systems, versions, etc.
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something
addition; supplement; appending; appendix
to join together; to combine; to join up
to become fine (of fabric); to be checkmated; to be hard pressed; to be at a loss
rival; opponent; revenge; (arch.) spouse
to search for; to look for; to hunt for; to search (a house, pocket, etc.); to search through; to rummage in (e.g. a drawer)
permeation (of thought, ideology, culture, etc.); infiltration (e.g. of ideas); permeation (of a liquid, etc.); soaking; osmosis
directly opposite; right in front
invalid; void; ineffective; unavailable
compensation; reparations; indemnity; damages
claim; demand; charge; application; request; billing (for a service)
how; in what way; how about; questionable
to like; to prefer; to be pleased by
consideration; examination; investigation; study; scrutiny; discussion
reservation; putting on hold; deferment
conventional phrase; stock phrase; cliche; frequently used musical (guitar) phrase
plus; addition; positive number; gain; advantage; anode
have to do; must; should; ought to
to dis; to diss; to disrespect
image (esp. of a deity, buddha, royal, noble, etc.)
to be outdone (by); to be in inferior (to); to compare unfavorably (with); to be behind
when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)
to measure; to weigh; to survey; to conjecture; to infer; to surmise
existence or nonexistence; presence or absence; consent or refusal; yes or no
to be embarrassed; to lose face
polite language (e.g. masu, desu)
strong-willed; strong of heart
practice game; practice match; scrimmage; workout
breaking off (an engagement, negotiations, etc.); cancellation
systematic; regular; routine