to imitate; to follow; to emulate
perfectly in sync; in step (dancing); on the same wavelength
middle stage; middle phase; middle game; midfield
from the standpoint of; as a matter of (e.g. fact); aboard (a ship or vehicle); on top of; first volume (e.g. book); superior quality; best
scattering (in all directions)
important point; point to check; point not to miss; checkpoint
reconstruction; reorganization; reorganisation; reconstitution; reconfiguration
perilous pass (on a route or journey); rough spot
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
unlimited; unrestricted; limitless
completely; absolutely; (not) at all; (not) a bit; earnestly; intently
to be sticky; to be adhesive; to persevere; to persist; to stick to
bright light; hope; bright future; light emanating from a buddha or bodhisattva, symbolizing their wisdom and compassion
to find out; to discover; to select; to pick out; to look out (from the inside); to be wide-eyed (in surprise, anger, etc.)
couscous; cuscus (variety of phalanger)
insistent; obstinate; persistent; too rich (taste, etc.); fatty; heavy
until something reaches the very limit; until the very last minute; up to the breaking point
to lean on; to recline on; to rely on; to depend on
it can't be helped; so it goes; c'est la vie
loving something but being very bad at it
to kick; to refuse; to reject; to stamp (on the ground); to firmly press one's feet (against something)
to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out; to be away from (e.g. one's house); to leave (temporarily); to dawn
time; (the) hour; favourable time; opportunity; chance
in regard to; concerning (usu. of disputes)
to become clear (water, air, etc.); to become transparent; to resonate clearly (e.g. voice); to become serene; to become tranquil; to pronounce as an unvoiced sound
stars; the stars and planets; celestial bodies
to blink (one's eyes); to wink; to bat; to twinkle (e.g. stars); to flicker; to waver
in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that; take care (so as); hoping or wishing for something
meek; quiet; docile; mysterious; marvelous; marvellous
memories; recollections; reminiscence
to re-think; to think back upon; to change one's mind
sometimes; at intervals; occasionally; on occasion; from time to time
to pretend to be tough; to put on a brave front; to whistle in the dark; to bluff
making a person, pet, etc. wait (before being permitted to do something); postponement; putting on hold
to eat; to drink; to receive (e.g. a blow); to be on the receiving end (of something undesirable); to undergo (trouble)
dissatisfied-looking; looking discontented
delicious; tasty; sweet; attractive; appealing; convenient
dashi (Japanese soup stock made from fish and kelp)
abusive language; violent language; wild words
many; numerous; various; large number of