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)
to be found (e.g. unknown quantity in an equation); to be calculated
to gouge; to hollow out; to greatly perturb; to cause emotional pain; to get to the bottom of things; to relentlessly bring the truth to light
true character; true heart; true spirit
to chase; to run after; to pursue
one's own strength; one's own efforts; self-salvation
difficulty; hardship; trouble; infeasibility; inability (to carry out)
reliance; trust; faith; confidence
uninterested; unconcerned; plain; light; flowing gently
coolly; indifferently; nonchalantly; calmly
from the bottom of one's heart; heartily; sincerely
preferential treatment; special treatment; discrimination; express delivery; special delivery
preference; priority; precedence
to talk to oneself; to mutter
in its entirety; whole; wholly
to leave (in someone's keeping); to put (in someone's care); to put (someone) in charge of; to leave (a matter) in someone's hands; to lean on; to put one's weight on
cloudy sky; overcast sky; cloudy weather
one long straight object (e.g. strand of hair, beam of light, wisp of smoke); a single bloodline; earnest; resolute; (arch.) ordinary; (arch.) common
thunder; thunderclap; crash of thunder
point (of a sword, etc.); pointed verbal attack
nothing special; nothing significant; not a problem
real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice sword)
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
coming flying in (migratory birds, airborne sand, pollen, etc.); coming by airplane
genuine article; real thing; real deal
blade; sword; forged blade; wavy pattern on forged blades; sharpness; unhulled rice
presence (impressive quality)
starting line; starting point
to succeed; to relieve; to take the place of; to substitute for; to be exchanged; to change (places with)
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; nimbly; alertly
bat (Chiroptera spp.); umbrella; opportunist; turncoat
one's possessions; ownership
frivolous; flippant; superficial; shallow; trifling; insincere
dispute; strife; quarrel; dissension; conflict; rivalry
gift; premium; prize (lottery drawing, pachinko, etc.); party favor (favour)
awarding; conferment; granting; presentation