silence (not speaking); muteness
space on a page (e.g. in a newspaper); surface of paper; letter; writings
tiny amount of money; a penny; one letter; one character; one mon (unit of currency)
disappearance; running away; going missing; absconding
first (of all); firstly; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
main point; gist; essentials; bones (e.g. of an idea); pith
conclusion (of an argument, discussion, study, etc.); conclusion
irritating; impatient; annoying; frustrating; vexing
previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
shape; form; appearance; style; state; situation
going out; outing; leaving (one's home, office, etc.)
to be involved (in); to get involved (in); to relate to (a matter); to pertain to; to (seriously) affect; to concern
that's a different matter; that's a different story
to smile a smile of satisfaction
to draw (conclusion); to deduce; to derive
to collapse (physically or emotionally); to fall down
spell; charm; incantation; magic words
small; little; slight; below average (in degree, amount, etc.); low (e.g. sound); soft (e.g. voice)
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
to move forward; to move on
severe; harsh; stringent; rigorous; strict; unfair
just because; even if; even though
participation (in a tournament, match, race, etc.); entry; appearance (on the stage, television, etc.); exiting (a venue, train station, etc.); exit; being dispatched (of an ambulance, fire engine, etc.)
declining; refusal; nonacceptance; turning down; withdrawal (e.g. of candidacy); pulling out (e.g. of a race)
promise; agreement; appointment; engagement; convention; rule
valid; effective; yuko (judo)
to turn round; to face about; to turn about
to spend (time); to pass; to overdo (esp. alcohol consumption); to drink (alcohol); to take care of; to support
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
straight; quickly; quietly; gently; to feel refreshed; to feel satisfied
to close one's eyes partly; to squint; to smile with one's whole face; to smile sweetly (at); to look fondly (at)
to behave like a spoiled child; to fawn on; to take advantage of; to presume upon (e.g. another's benevolence); to depend on
our country; our land; one's own country
ultimate; final; last; eventual
attitude; posture; preparedness; readiness
unsightly; ungraceful; clumsy; awkward; unpresentable; unshapely
if I (we, etc.) could; if one were to ... then ... (an unpleasant thing would happen)
all ages to come; all generations; eternity
shame; embarrassment; disgrace
serious; earnest; sober; honest; sincere
because of; owing to; due to