no wonder; little wonder; after all; as expected; which isn't surprising
originally; by nature; from the start
opposite side; bottom; rear; back; lining; inside; in the shadows
one's field of expertise; one's strong area
plural; multiple; several
to succeed; to bear fruit
to a surprising degree; to a remarkable extent; surprisingly; astonishingly; amazingly; alarmingly
look; glimpse; apparently; seemingly; (arch.) first meeting
firm; strong; solid; stable
strength; power; proficiency; ability
centre; center; pivot; central nervous system
to some extent; to a certain extent
joint ownership; co-ownership; sharing (e.g. a viewpoint); sharing (files, devices on a network, posts on social media, etc.)
consideration; examination; investigation; study; scrutiny; discussion
slowly; quietly; steadily; soon; momentarily; before long
to take measures (in face of events being anticipated); to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together
beforehand; in advance; previously
rough (estimate, manner, etc.); crude; broad; loose; careless (work)
plans; arrangement; schedule; program; programme; expectation
fleeting (glimpse, glance, etc.)
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger (on two-way radio)
to receive; to take; to get somebody to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch
opposite side; other side; over there; that way; the other party; the other person
to guess; to sense; to presume; to sympathize with; to sympathise with
fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet
relationship of mutual trust; fiduciary relation
measure; step; countermeasure; counterplan; countermove; strategy
influence; effect; to influence; to affect; to have an influence on
to build; to construct; to erect; to amass (e.g. fortune); to pile up
cooperation; collaboration
appeal; call for something; request; axiom
depending on the situation; should time and circumstances permit
nail; spike; tack; rivet; brad; (pachinko) pin
grain thief; sharpened tube for testing rice in bags; sashimi (sliced raw fish); stabbing; piercing
friendship; fellowship; camaraderie
profit; gains; benefit; advantage; grace (of God, Buddha, etc.) (esp. as attained through rightful actions, prayer, adherence to one's faith, etc.); blessing
formation; establishment; conclusion (e.g. of a deal); reaching (e.g. an agreement); being valid (of a theory, argument, etc.); holding
(a) weakness; shortcoming; failing; sore point