to engage in; to participate in; to take part in; to be involved in
beacon; skyrocket; signal fire; starting shot; starting signal
most suitable; optimum; optimal; best
(one) could even say that
what is to be done?; what should (I) do?; what (am I) to do?
firm; unshakeable; resolute
unnecessary trouble brought upon oneself; stirring up a hornet's nest
to poke (repeatedly, lightly); to nudge; to peck at (one's food); to pick at; to peck at (someone's faults, etc.); to egg on
business; thing to be done; something that should be performed; information that should be conveyed
release (e.g. information); disclosure (legal); show; indication; display
collecting; accumulating; collection (of art, stamps, insects, etc.); garbage collection; waste collection
fetters; shackles; hobbles; encumbrance; hindrance; burden
layman; believer; adherent; follower; laity
ghostly air; weird air; unearthly atmosphere
gathering; meeting; assembly; collection; attendance
feeling; mood; disposition; mental attitude; somewhat; slightly
exactly; precisely; closely; tightly; properly; without fail
the whole body; the five styles of writing Chinese characters; the five parts of the body (head, two hands and two feet; or head, neck, chest, hands and feet)
courtesy; show of respect
partner (esp. in manzai); companion; partner for the night (e.g. at a brothel)
attendance; participation; presence
untraceable; long lost; one's whereabouts being unknown
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
personage; person (deserving of respect)
straight to the point; point-blank; frank; direct
preface; introduction; preamble
audience; attendance; hearers
you (people); gentlemen; ladies and gentlemen; my friends
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
betrayer; traitor; turncoat; informer
light (e.g. colour, color)
abuse; misuse; misappropriation; using to excess
clearing one's throat; cough
violation; offense; offence; breach; transgression; infringement