to try (out); to have a try (at); to test; to put to the test
even if ...; even supposing that ...; also as ...; also for ...; also from the position of ...
to be honest; to be frank; honestly; if you want to know the truth
to erase; to rub out; to turn off (a light, TV, heater, etc.); to switch off; to extinguish (a fire, candle, etc.); to put out; to remove (a smell, pain, etc.)
to become hollow (with age, illness, etc.); to be scrawny; to be thin
unheard-of; unprecedented; daring; wild; uninhibited
one direction; unidirectional; non-interactive
(turning) round and round; in circles; wrapping around; winding around
to lie in wait (for); to be on the watch (for); to wait (for); to watch (for)
to catch; to capture; to grab; to clutch; to catch hold of (someone); to stop (e.g. a stranger in the street)
sale; selling; selling point; gimmick; seller; vendor
shout (of encouragement, etc.); yell (used to time or encourage activity, e.g. "Heave ho!")
snugly (into hole, container, etc.); tightly (fitting, covering); firmly; with a pop (e.g. a cork being pulled out); with a plop; (fall) straight
high-speed; rapid; express; highway; freeway; expressway
stoppage; coming to a stop; ceasing (movement, activity, etc.); suspension (of operations); suspension (of payment, a licence, etc.); (temporary) prohibition
a matter of course; what is to be expected; par for the course
ingredient; (raw) material; unprocessed timber; raw timber; subject matter; topic
vigorously (ripping, tearing, scratching, etc.); roughly; (eating) with a crunch; stiff; starchy; (working) hard
to rip (someone) off; to overcharge; to ask a high price
bottom; buttocks; bidet function (for anal cleansing)
bowstring; string (of shamisen, guitar, violin, etc.); bail (arched pot handle); diagonal levelling wire across the top of a masu
rotation; revolution; working (e.g. of one's mind); function; turnover (of goods, funds, etc.); circulation
tackling (to the ground); tackle (in rugby, hockey, etc.); tackle (position in American football); fishing tackle
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
looking at someone (with upturned eyes); glancing upwards (at someone)
(young) girl; maiden; young lady
uncharacteristic; unbefitting; unworthy (of)
outlet (for one's anger, etc.); place (to turn one's eyes, vent one's dissatisfaction, etc.); place to put something; place to dispose of something
what?!; what did you say?!; why?; what for?; anyone; anything
interstage; inter-section; column space
another person; other people; unrelated person (i.e. not related by blood); outsider; stranger
even though things may appear this way
look who's talking; you're one to talk; you can talk
shrieking; squealing; screeching; chattering (e.g. of a monkey); chittering
danger; peril; hazard; risk
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
it's better to; it's best to; it's safest to; you can't go wrong with; it doesn't hurt (to be young, beautiful, have money, etc.)
to arrive at; to reach; to sit on; to sit at (e.g. the table)
water; liquid; fluid; moisture; humidity; sap
sliding; slipping; slide; "slide" under the opponents stones by playing a move (usually keima or ogeima) on the second line
running parallel (to); running side-by-side; keeping pace (with)
anything and everything; just about everything