common sense; good sense; common knowledge; general knowledge; common practice; accepted practice
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
one by one; each; every; at intervals of
to throw; to hurl; to give up; to abandon; to cast (a glance, shadow, doubt, etc.)
throw; throwing; resigning (a game of shogi, go, etc.); giving up; selling at a loss; sell-off
to lean against; to lean on; to recline on; to lie heavy (on the stomach); to be uneasily digested
pattern; behavioural pattern; behavioral pattern; predictability
declaration; proclamation; announcement
near; neighbourhood; nearly (e.g. "it took nearly one year"); close to; shortly; soon
catch; catching; catch; shop tout; puller-in; catching (in swimming and boating); catching the water
small; fine; minute; minor; trivial; sensitive
distinction; differentiation; discrimination; difference
to push up (one's hair) with one's fingers; to comb up; to smooth back (a wisp of hair)
time (for, to do); time (to finish a race, lap, etc.); time-out; thyme
(one's) figure; build; physique; style
to change (to); to switch (to); to be replaced (by)
raising one's hand; show of hands (e.g. for a vote); salute
percentage of correct answers
zero; 0; nought; nothing; zilch
to spread (of a rumour, news, etc.); to travel; to be handed down (from generation to generation); to be passed down; to be introduced (to a country, region, etc.); to be brought; to be conveyed (of a feeling, impression, etc.)
to be at a loss for words
very hungry; starving; bowing repeatedly; kowtowing; denting; buckling
to bow; to bow one's head; to apologize; to apologise; to bow to; to yield to
fast (walking); quick; brisk; quick (passing of time); rapid; swift
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
looking at someone (with upturned eyes); glancing upwards (at someone)
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
finely chopped fish or meat (sometimes seared first); mince; hitting (e.g. a drum); striking; bashing; criticizing; robbery
to jump up; to leap up; to spring up
to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.); to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.); to be suited to
cleaning; sweeping; dusting; scrubbing
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
with a complacent smile; with a smile of satisfaction
OK; okay; fine (without); not needed; unnecessary
time; labour; payment (for labour); pay; tedious job; troublesome job