to forestall; to beat to the punch; to anticipate; to play the first move (e.g. in go)
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.)
figure eight; figure of eight; shape of "hachi", the kanji for eight
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
to be worried; to be troubled
careful thought; consideration; deliberation; reflection; rumination; pondering
common knowledge; being well-known; making (something) well-known
reaction; response; physical reaction (to a stimulus); observable response (of an organism); reaction; effect
to light (a candle, lamp, etc.); to turn on (a light)
suddenly; in a flash; quickly; conspicuously; prominently; showily
light; bright; bright (colour); cheerful; bright; bright (future, prospects, etc.); rosy
in short; the point is; the important thing is; in a word; basically
to spread; to propagate; to popularize; to broaden; to extend; to widen
a little; a bit; somewhat; slightly; rather
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
to be (in contrast to something that is not the case)
straight; straightforward; direct; straight (wins, sets, etc.); straight (liquor); neat; entering university right after graduating high school
part; portion; amount; worth (as in "two days' worth"); one's means; one's place; one's duty
effect; virtue; efficacy; impression
rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk
I see; that's right; indeed
safe; secure; certainly; surely; no thanks; I'm good
to entrust (to someone); to leave (in someone's hands)
request; favor; favour; reliance; dependence; trust
with a snap; (break) cleanly; (reject) sternly; flatly; smartly (e.g. of dressing up well)
pose; pose; posturing; pause; rest
promising without due consideration
light novel; young-adult fiction novel, typically illustrated in a manga art style
to get dressed up; to treat oneself
as you were; return to your original position!; er, rather
to change facial expression or color (due to anger, embarrassment, etc.)
threatening attitude; menacing look; angry look
force; vigor; influence; authority; impetus; impulse
library; book collection; paperback book
to warp; to curve; to arch; to bend backward (body or body part, e.g. fingers)
straightforwardly; readily; without hesitation
beautiful eyebrows; lovely eyebrows