entering a faith; joining a religion
immersing oneself in; being absorbed in; devoting oneself to; giving oneself up entirely to
when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)
small fraction; small proportion
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
connection; link; relationship
chance; start; cue; excuse; motive; impetus
making; producing; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build; physique; sashimi
superficial; apparent; seeming; surface; cosmetic
believer; adherent; devotee; fanboy; fanatic; superfan
form (as opposed to substance); formality; method; system; format; mode
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together; both
lending (money); finance; loan; adaptability; versatility; flexibility
face; mask; face guard; (in kendo) striking the head; surface (esp. a geometrical surface); page; aspect
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
taking; taker; last performer of the day (usu. the star performer); last performance of the day; active partner (e.g. in judo demonstration); emphatic or formal prefix
spell; charm; incantation; magic word
ornament; decorative object; object placed in a tokonoma; figurehead; leader without real power
to sleep (lying down); to go to bed; to lie in bed; to lie down; to sleep (with someone, i.e. have intercourse); to lie flat (e.g. of hair); to lie idle (of funds, stock, etc.)
grunt; grumble; pimples; spots; cutting into small pieces; simmering
before very long; soon; someday; of the previously mentioned; of that number; among them
coercion; extortion; compulsion; force
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
theory; reason; logic; (unreasonable) argument; strained logic; excuse
certain; sure; doubtless; I have no doubt; You can depend on it; It's a safe bet
to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home
indivisible; unconvincing; incomprehensible; unaccounted for
luggage; baggage; burden; payload (of a packet, cell, etc.)
to earn (income); to make (money); to score (points, victory); to gain (time); to work hard (at one's job); to labor
duty; obligation; responsibility
cunning deed; sly trick; foul play; cunning person; sly fellow; cheat
just because; even if; even though
pain; anguish; distress; suffering; hardship