to stare fixedly at; to fix one's gaze on; to make sure of; to set one's eyes on (e.g. the future); to focus on
art of self-defense (defence)
origin; source; history; originally; from the start; by nature
movement; move; motion; trend; development; change
way; manner; school (e.g. of flower arrangement); class; rate; flow
same; similar; (just) like; equal
technique; art; skill; move
to use (a tool, method, etc.); to make use of; to use (a person, animal, puppet, etc.); to employ; to use (time, money, etc.); to spend
it seems that ...; it appears that ...; is like ...; is similar to ...
again; once more; also; too; on the other hand; while; and
apprenticeship; probation; learning by observation; apprentice; trainee; probationer
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
practice; practising; training; study
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
single word; a few words; brief comment
naked eye; the physical eye
on the contrary; far from it; if anything; in fact; instead
surroundings; environs; circumference
light; illumination; ray; happiness; hope; influence; power
to bend by twisting; to twist; to contort; to distort (e.g. the truth); to twist (e.g. someone's words)
Chinese "star" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); Singapore
to keep company; to listen to; to associate with; to play against (e.g. a team); to take on (e.g. a rival)
dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding
to narrowly escape (e.g. death); to hang onto (life); (arch.) to ascertain; (arch.) to make definite
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
where; what place; how much (long, far); what extent
to give birth; to bear (child); to lay (eggs); to produce; to yield; to give rise to
answer; reply; response; answer; solution; result
to a surprising degree; to a remarkable extent; surprisingly; astonishingly; amazingly; alarmingly
ordinary; common; commonplace; mediocre; unremarkable; undistinguished
to collect (debts); to dun; to appoint; to promote; to emphasize; to focus on
day; days; sun; sunshine; (the) day; daytime; date
country; state; region; national government; central government; home (i.e. hometown, home country); province (of Japan)
home; household; family; hearth
birth (of a person); nativity; creation; formation; one's first birthday
record; document; minutes; record (e.g. in sports); setting (a record); recording (a record high, etc.)
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
any more; anymore; any further; any better; any longer