when it comes to the cause; when you get right down to it; as for what started it; as for the reason; originally
matter being discussed (e.g. in a private conversation); our side of the story (in contrast to another's version)
moment; brief space of time
separate case; another matter; different matter; another project
outbreak (e.g. of war); outburst; sudden occurrence
(appearing, occurring) one after another
to leak out (of a secret); to come out; to be exposed (of a lie, improper behaviour, etc.); to get away (of a fish)
exquisite; superb; perfect; miraculous
riot; rebellion; (media) uproar; brouhaha; feud; tussle
account; history; notice; note; Kojiki (earliest historical record of Japan, compiled in 712 CE); Records of Ancient Matters
to be open (to traffic); to lead (to); to flow (of a liquid, current, etc.); to pass (through); to be conveyed (of an intention, meaning, etc.); to be understood (by); to be well versed (in)
stairs; stairway; staircase
top (of a flight of stairs); end (of a moving walkway); exit door (e.g. of a bus); steps down (from a bus, etc.)
to stop (in one's tracks); to come to a stop; to halt; to pause; to stand still
even a little; any at all; if only a little; no matter how little
misfortune; bad luck; evil; unlucky year; critical year; year (esp. age 25 and 42 for men, 19 and 33 for women) that is considered unlucky
make; manufacture; -made; made of ...; made in ...
staunch; hardcore; dyed-in-the-wool; metal reinforcement
speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
in some way or other; one way or another; somehow; only just; barely
wife; your wife; his wife; married lady; madam
cancellation; liquidation; resolution; reduction (e.g. of stress)
roundabout (e.g. expression); indirect (reference, criticism, etc.); oblique
to pierce through; to break through
but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that
resignation; acceptance; consolation
hearty; tremendous; magnificent; glorious; splendid; heroic
brake; drag; skid; brake (on inflation, spending, etc.); check; restraint
(suffering) damage; injury; harm
to defend oneself; to protect oneself
to withdraw; to leave; to retire; to back down; to give up
freezing; turning into ice; freezing; locking up; freezing (in one's tracks); frieze (part of an entablature between the architrave and the cornice)
judgment; judgement; discernment
to be a matter of life or death; to be life-threatening
very serious matter; matter of very grave concern; momentous event
disappearance; vanishing; loss; dying away; wearing off
you (when referring to one's equals or inferiors)
to cover; to hide; to conceal; to wrap; to disguise
stimulation (e.g. of an economy); revitalization (e.g. of a town); rejuvenation; activation
to endeavor (to do); to endeavour; to try hard; to work hard; to strive; to make an effort
to panic; to freak out; to fly into a tizzy
to comb out; to brush; to untangle; to unravel
with a whiff; with a puff; suddenly; abruptly; without warning