stupid; foolish; idiotic; fool; idiot; blockhead
threat; intimidation; menace
effect; effectiveness; efficacy; effects (e.g. sound effects, visual effects, special effects)
but (still); and yet; nevertheless; even so; notwithstanding
to take a step backward; to step back (i.e. to re-think something); to distance oneself (from); to behave humbly; to budge (a little); to make one concession
to step back; to move back; to withdraw (from the presence of a superior); to leave; to resign; to retire
life; life force; lifetime; lifespan; most important thing; foundation
transactions; dealings; business
formation; establishment; conclusion (e.g. of a deal); reaching (e.g. an agreement); being valid (of a theory, argument, etc.); holding
place; room; margin; scope
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
silence (not speaking); muteness
opposite side; opposition
this time; now; next time; another time; recently; lately
one side; one party; counterpart; one of a pair; fellow; mate
common orient clam (Meretrix lusoria)
edge (of a knife or sword); prong (of an electrical plug)
making; producing; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build; physique; sashimi
old; aged; long; since long ago; of the distant past; long-ago
somewhat large; of a larger size; on the large size; large swing (bat, racquet, etc.); long sweeping stroke
to swing downward; to bring down (one's sword, fist, etc.)
peculiarity; uniqueness; characteristic
beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)
particle; atom; little piece; not at all; not the slightest
boorish; unrefined; rustic; uncouth; clumsy; brusque
of course; certainly; naturally
to need; to call for; to require
there being no use in arguing (about it)
complete devotion; body and soul; one's best
hostility; antagonism; opposition
heart; mind; bottom of one's heart; core (of one's character); centre; center; heart (organ)
naked; bare; uncovered; frank; open; blunt
opposite effect; adverse effect; backfiring
rotation (usu. around something); revolution; turning
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
immediately; at once; soon; before long; easily; readily
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
to thrust before; to thrust at
to erase; to delete; to turn off (power); to switch off; to extinguish; to put out
to strike a pose (in kabuki); to assume a posture; to make a proud gesture; to put on an air of confidence; to speak boastfully
prefix for forming ordinal numbers