to give one's name (as); to introduce oneself (as); to claim to be; to call oneself; to reveal oneself (as); to admit to being
to sense; to suspect; to get an inkling (of something); to get wind of; to smell (e.g. danger); to become aware of (e.g. a plot)
pointed end; tip; point; forefront; vanguard; spearhead
dot; spot; mark (in an exam, etc.); grade; point (in a game); score; point (in geometry)
both (hands, parents, sides, etc.); counter for carriages (e.g. in a train); counter for vehicles; ryō; tael; ryō; pre-Meiji unit of currency, orig. the value of one ryō of gold
end; tip; extremities; terminal
to tighten; to press hard
the other day; a few days ago
water; liquid; fluid; moisture; humidity; sap
not limited to; not just ...
hidden reserves of strength; latent energy; potentiality; real strength
nerve; nerves; sensitivity
to sharpen; to grind; to whet; to hone; to make keen
to be clear (of a sight, sound, colour, etc.); to be bright; to be clear-headed; to be alert; to look upbeat; to be perky; to master (a skill)
cannot be compared with; no match for
to be loath to; to balk at (doing); to grudge (doing); to take (good) care of
wild beast; wild animal; brute
whether one likes it or not; inevitably; unavoidably; compulsorily; by force
to flush out (game, etc.); to drive (animals); to beat; to urge; to spur on; to push on
sponsor; promoter; impresario; organizer; organiser
not worth considering; out of the question
strict order; peremptory command
to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor
new; novel; fresh; recent; latest; up-to-date
perishable foods; perishables
moderate (degree); proper (amount); temperate; suitable
selling area; counter; section; favorable time to sell; good time to sell
front; frontage; facade; main
signboard; sign; draw; attraction; reputation (of a shop); name
opening (a new store, golf course, runway, etc.); open; frank; open (car, collar, tournament, etc.)
to stop walking; to pause
grasp; catch; understanding
ordinary person; member of the general public; non-celebrity
in accordance with plans; just as planned
circle; "correct"; "good"; *; _; period
profit; advantage; benefit; rebirth in paradise, entering nirvana