(not) at all; (not) in the least; (none) whatsoever
to pull up; to drag up; to increase; to raise (e.g. taxes); to withdraw; to leave; to promote (someone to a higher position)
being in abstraction; being dazed; being absentminded; stargazing
to sit down hard; to sink down to the floor
to come to meet (someone); to come to pick up
to set one's hand to; to start work on; to embezzle; to use (money obtained in illegal fashion); to have sexual relations; to have an affair
breath; breathing; concord; harmony; steam (coming off hot food, tea, etc.); (water) vapor
foot; paw; leg; gait; pace; lower radical of a kanji; means of transportation
to strike; to hit; to attack; to bash; to sound out (someone's views); to pound (meat or fish); to chop into small pieces
to heal; to cure; to satisfy (e.g. hunger, thirst); to alleviate (e.g. sorrow, fatigue)
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
what kind of; what sort of; what
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
to re-think; to think back upon; to change one's mind
selection; choice; picking out; National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament; Spring Koshien
interview (e.g. for a job)
hyperventilation; overbreathing; hyperpnea; overventilation
white of the eye; cold, unwelcoming eyes
to peel; to skin; to pare; to bare (teeth, fangs); to open wide (eyes)
bubble; foam; froth; suds; lather; head (on beer)
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
by chance; by accident; accidentally; occasionally; once in a while; now and then
at that time; in those days
to resign; to retire; to quit; to leave (one's job, etc.)
passing (an exam); pass; success; meeting (specifications, standards, etc.); passing (inspection); qualification
frame; framework; border; box; limit; restriction; category
pity; sympathy; compassion; affection; love
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
successful candidate; successful applicant; person who has passed an exam
conviction; belief; confidence
superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding
origin; source; basis; base; cause; (raw) material; ingredient
achievements; actual results; accomplishments; past results; track record
(real) ability; true strength; merit; arms; force
perfect; ideal; completely satisfactory; leaving nothing to be desired; faultless; impeccable
all year round; all the time; year in and year out
laboratory; seminar room; professor's office
worth; merit; value; good point; strong point; redeeming feature
to compare; to make a comparison (between); to compete (on); to measure (one's strength, ability, etc. against another's)
filling a vacancy; supplementation; substitute; deputy; alternate
to hang one's head; to droop one's head