to become blunt; to grow dull; to become less capable; to weaken; to falter
even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
to be degraded; to come down in the world; to lose status; to be ruined; to fall low
to float; to become merry; to be cheerful; to become loose; to become unsteady; to feel out of it; to be cut off (e.g. from those around you)
Japanese timber bamboo (Phyllostachys bambusoides); giant timber bamboo; madake; Henon bamboo (Phyllostachys nigra var. henonis)
one part; one portion; one section; one copy (of a book); (one) complete set (of books)
bursting; rupture; explosion; breakdown (of talks, negotiations, etc.); breaking off
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
clause; paragraph; argument; term (of an equation); (arch.) nape (of the neck)
medicine; pharmaceuticals; efficacious chemical (gunpowder, pesticide, etc.); (pottery) glaze; (illegal) drug; narcotic
sense of touch; tactile; haptic; hair style with long bangs
abdomen; abdominal region; belly; middle part
gap; opening; spare moment; interval; unguarded moment; carelessness
to adhere to; to stick to; to keep close to; to go along with; to get involved with; to be thick with
to spend time (on doing something)
to accomplish; to achieve; to carry out; to do ... completely; to do ... entirely
going ahead; going first; preceding; coming before; scoring first; getting off to a lead
force; unit; corps; squad; troops; party
to aim at (for, to do, to become); to try for; to have an eye on; to go toward; to head for
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
total destruction; complete destruction; annihilation; total defeat; complete failure
the same; the said; likewise
physical strength; power; stamina; strength (of a business, economy, etc.)
to eat; to drink; to receive (e.g. a blow); to be on the receiving end (of something undesirable); to undergo (trouble)
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
feather; plume; wing; shuttlecock (in badminton)
what is colloquially called; what is commonly referred to as; what is popularly known as; so-called
either way; in any case; one way or another
completely honest; downright honest; straightforward; perfectly upright
command; lead; generalship; leadership
maintenance; preservation; improvement
circumference; outskirts; environs; (computer) peripheral
boss; leader; head; boss (difficult enemy, usu. at the end of a section or level)
search (esp. for someone or something missing); manhunt; legally authorized search of a person, building, etc.
proposal; proposition; suggestion
rapidly; vigorously; by leaps and bounds; steadily
yes or no answer; agreement or disagreement; consent or refusal
same feeling; same sentiment; same opinion; sympathy; agreement; concurrence
wood; woods; forest; bunch (of something); cluster; line