which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
standard; basis; criterion; norm; reference; datum
I fear that it's likely that; with all due respect
disturbance; riot; mayhem
opportunity; chance; folding; fold; small food box (wooden or cardboard); folding in ... (two, three, etc.); counter for folded items
association; society; organization; organisation
Kanto; region consisting of Tokyo and surrounding prefectures; Kanto; north-eastern half of Japan (during the feudal era)
omen (usu. good); (auspicious) sign; first two anniversaries of a person's death
user; consumer; master (e.g. of swordsmanship); prodigal; spendthrift
standing facing each other (e.g. mountains, buildings); standing opposite each other; confrontation; squaring off against (adversaries, armies, forces); standing off against
corridor; hallway; passageway
(computer) monitor; consumer who comments on products, television programs, etc. (programmes); program or utility that monitors a program or activity
alternate; alternating; mutual; reciprocal
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
nonsense; no meaning; meaningless
to measure; to weigh; to survey; to conjecture; to infer; to surmise
essence; true nature; substance; reality
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
reaching; attaining; arrival
guidance; leading; induction; introduction; incitement; inducement
not holding on; not using the hands; letting go one's hold; lack of reserve (in expressing one's emotions); lack of restraint; openly (saying)
combination; assortment; matching (in a contest); pairing; combination
now that you say that; now that you mention it
to feel right; to sit well with one; to be happy about; to suit to a T; to fit well together
each (person); individually; one by one; one at a time; in turn
devising (a way); contriving; device; design; dedication to spiritual improvement (esp. through Zen meditation)
to be at a loss for words
lifeboat; friend in need; helping hand; timely help
to stop; to abort; to discontinue; to close
disabling; invalidation; nullification; vitiation
for now; for the time being; for the present; though not quite satisfactorily; after a fashion
exclusion; removal; rejection; elimination; abatement; lifting (sanctions, etc.)
escape; flight; breakout; fleeing; desertion
to take over; to capture; to seize; to hijack (vehicle, account, etc.)
extent; scope; sphere; range; span
royal castle; imperial castle
side; edge; beside; while (doing); in addition to; at the same time
one by one; thoroughly; exhaustively; with a fine-tooth comb
uncle; old man; mister; manybar goatfish (Parupeneus multifasciatus)
raising a question; posing a problem; setting a hare running