plate (e.g. nameplate, license plate); plate (dish); (tectonic) plate; (home) plate; pitcher's mound; plate; plate
to bury; to embed; to implant
gold lettering; gilt letters
to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
having no choice but to ...; all one can do is ...; there's nothing to do except ...; having nothing but ...; there is only ...; having only ...
gate; branch of learning based on the teachings of a single master; school; phylum; division; counter for cannons
to go through; to pass through; to get through; to cut across
entrance; front door; entryway; entranceway; entry hall; vestibule
to open wide (doors or windows); to throw open; to fling open; to leave open; to keep open
hole; hole; cup; (electron) hole
to set foot into; to enter; to step inside; to cross the threshold
just (now, at the moment, etc.); just as; in the act of; as soon as; at the moment that
unmistakable; evident; obvious; certain; beyond doubt
knack; skill; bone; skeleton; cremated remains (esp. the bones); ashes
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
(sound of) footsteps; sense or sign that something is approaching
echo; reverberation; sound (esp. the distinctive sound of an object or activity, e.g. rain, gun, gallop, drum); noise; quality of a sound (e.g. a fine phrase, clear voice, resonant bell); feeling of a sound
stairs; stairway; staircase
handrail; railing; banister
to show up; to appear; to turn up
to settle down; to get a steady job; to marry and raise a family; to attire oneself; to outfit oneself
to wear; to be dressed in; to be adorned in; to clad oneself with
to look up at; to raise one's eyes; to look up to; to admire; to respect
(advance) notice; preliminary announcement; warning; trailer (for a film, TV show, etc.)
conclusion; decision; end; settlement
to raise one's voice; to shout
vacant land; unoccupied ground; empty lot; empty point
first; foremost; most important; best; greatest; above all
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
plan; project; schedule; scheme; program; programme
to associate with; to keep company with; to go out with; to go along with; to follow someone's lead; to accompany someone
will (to do something); drive; motivation; enthusiasm; eagerness
(not) at all; (not) in the least; (none) whatsoever
oscillation; vibration; swing (e.g. of a pendulum)
corridor; hallway; passageway
to slam into; to crash into; to run into; to face (trouble, difficulties, etc.); to confront
matter being discussed (e.g. in a private conversation); it's not your business; it doesn't matter (to you); our side of the story (in contrast to another's version)
to descend (e.g. a mountain); to go down; to alight (e.g. from bus); to get off; to step down; to retire; to be granted
this and that (esp. complaining or protesting); something or other
in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...
inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach; heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature)
close combat; close(-quarter) fighting; in-fighting