imitative sound (in film, theatre, etc.); sound effect
near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly
rational; reasonable; logical
(art of) fencing; swordsmanship
for use by children; for children
something like ...; things like ...; someone like ...; the likes of ...
to profit; to benefit from; to take advantage of; to make good use of
guidance; leadership; instruction; shido (disciplinary action for a minor infringement of the rules of judo)
to wave; to shake; to sprinkle; to throw (dice); to cast (actor); to allocate (work); to turn down (somebody)
gifted education; special education for gifted children
to begin; to start; to happen (again); to begin (anew); to date (from); to originate (in)
to become possible; to become able to (do)
leisurely; slowly; soon; shortly; here and there; scattered
learning; acquisition (of a skill, knowledge, etc.)
time; season; period; phase; stage
never mind that; don't worry about that; listen up
a lot; lots; enough; sufficient; enough; too many
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
Saint; St.; S.; sacred; holy; pure
class (e.g. school); grade; rank; kyū; kyu; junior rank in martial arts, go, shogi, etc.
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
to be shy; to be bashful; to look shy
instead; but (on the other hand)
to grow; to spring up; to sprout; to cut (teeth)
neck; head; dismissal; discharge
snakelike; snaky; serpentine
lizard; skink lizard (Scincidae spp.)
crevice; crack; spare moment; interval; chink (in one's armor, armour); unpreparedness
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning
to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about
to be surprised; to be astonished
quick-witted and agile; keen and nimble
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
second (unit of time); arc second
crack; crevice; fissure; chap; rift
inner part; inside; interior; depths (e.g. of a forest); back (of a house, drawer, etc.); bottom (e.g. of one's heart)
to hide; to be hidden; to conceal oneself; to disappear
prey; catch; kill; spoils; trophy; loot
to be sacked; to be fired; to be dismissed; to be beheaded
he; she; that person; that; that one; that thing