that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
flag; boolean value; something that foreshadows a future event or outcome (in a film, novel, etc.)
to stand (something) up; to put upright; to thrust into; to bury into; to make (a noise); to let out; to raise (a cloud of dust, smoke, etc.)
for example; for instance; e.g.
on purpose; deliberately; intentionally
expectation; anticipation; purpose; intention; others' opinions of one; speculation
to move; to shift; to inspire; to rouse; to change; to alter; to operate
protection; defense; providence; amulet; charm
shorthanded; short of hands; undermanned; insufficient (stock, money, etc.); in short supply; low
to attack; to assault; to challenge; to take on; to be bold; to be audacious
to lie in wait (for); to be on the watch (for); to wait (for); to watch (for)
measurement; size; extent; plan; intention; arrangement
bizarre plan; perplexing strategy; outlandish scheme
clever scheme; outlandish plan; unusual plan
to belong to; to come under; to be affiliated with; to be subject to
absolutely every little bit; everything from A to Z; systematically; thoroughly; one after another; successively
valid; effective; yuko (judo)
use; utilization; utilisation; application
the end; closing; being done for; that's it; that's enough; that's all
to be helpful; to be useful
to believe; to believe in; to place trust in; to confide in; to have faith in
action; conduct; behaviour; behavior; mobilization; mobilisation
heavy blow; major blow; severe blow; serious damage
where ... is concerned; when it becomes; if it becomes
as much as one can; as much as possible; if at all possible
devious; cunning; sly; crafty
point (of a story, argument, etc.); key point; point; site; point (in scoring); point (in a loyalty program); points
evil; wickedness; (role of) the villain (in theatre, etc.); the bad guy
local governor (Edo period); local magistrate; bailiff; deputy official (Middle Ages); acting administrator
vice; immorality; corruption
merchant; trader; tradesman; dealer; shopkeeper
certainly; surely; undoubtedly; just; precisely; exactly
pot; jar; dice cup; depression; basin (e.g. of a waterfall); aim; what one wants
just as; right after; in the act of; as soon as; at that moment
to exchange glances; to look at each other; to postpone; to put off; to contrast; to compare
surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement
meaningfully (smiling, grinning, etc.); suggestively; broadly; sneeringly
laugh; laughter; smile; sneer; sex aids (e.g. dildos, pornographic books, erotic woodblock prints, etc.)
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
to hold a thing in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to embrace (e.g. a baby); to take upon oneself; to be saddled with