safe; secure; certainly; surely; no thanks; I'm good
previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
competition; contest; rivalry; competition (between organisms or species)
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
so; like this; in this way; this much; to this extent
big; large; loud; extensive; spacious; important
to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
paste bird feed; paste fishing bait
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
mountain stream; mountain torrent
rod; pole; neck (of a shamisen, etc.); shamisen; beam (i.e. the crossbar of a balance); single line (esp. as a flying formation for geese); penis
flow (of a fluid or gas); stream; flow (of people, things); passage (of time); course (of events); (step-by-step) procedure; group of people who remain together after the end of an event
employee (of a store); shop assistant; clerk; salesperson
recommendation; advice; suggestion; encouragement
to buy; to purchase; to value (highly); to think highly of; to incur (someone's anger, displeasure, etc.); to elicit (e.g. sneers)
to receive; to take; to get someone to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch
becoming a pupil (of); becoming a disciple; introduction (to); primer; entering through a gate
set (of things); combo; setting up; preparing; setting (hair); set (in tennis, volleyball, etc.); set (in a play, film, etc.)
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
ease of use; user-friendliness; usability; utility; convenience
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to welcome (a proposal, advice, etc.); to take kindly to; to do with pleasure
string; cord; leash; man who is financially dependent on a woman; gigolo; restrictions; conditions
nothing but; except; no more than
don't you think?; indicates question
to show; to display; to make (something or someone) look ...; to present an appearance of ...; to make (something) worth watching; to be entertaining; to have (something) looked at (by a specialist)
approximately; about; to (about) the extent that; (almost) enough that; as ... as ...; like
with a thump; (hanging) straight down
beginning; outset; first; onset
inspection; study by observation; field trip; sitting out (e.g. PE class)
reward; prize; treat; delight; small joy
charge; duty; person in charge; connection; linking
what; you-know-what; that thing; whatsit; whachamacallit; penis; (one's) thing
enjoyment; pleasure; amusement; anticipation; looking forward to; something to look forward to
sweetly (smiling); broadly (grinning)
to hold (in one's hand); to take; to possess; to have; to maintain; to keep; to last
to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish
to start; to begin; to start up (a business, society, etc.); to open (e.g. a store); to start ...; to begin to ...
needle; pin; hook; stinger; thorn; hand (e.g. clock, etc.); pointer
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper