number of characters; number of letters; word count
to put to use; to make good use of; to exploit
shallow; superficial; slight (wound); light (sleep); short (time); early
as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever
kiss; squeak (as in the sound made by mice); sound of liquid being sucked up
culture; civilization; civilisation; Bunka era (1804.2.11-1818.4.22)
to swoop down upon; to fly down; to alight
in general; generally; mostly; gist; point; main idea
going up in flames; destruction by fire (esp. of a large building); stirring up a storm of criticism online (of an article, tweet, statement, etc.); becoming the target of an Internet pitchfork mob
interview; audience; meeting; (viewing) party
day after tomorrow; wrong (e.g. direction)
innocent look; nonchalant look; look of ignorance; air of innocence
form; shape; figure; visage
with ... as a start; taking advantage of; inspired by
dive (e.g. into water); (underwater) diving; dive (of an aircraft)
daytime; during the day; time from sunrise until sunset; diurnal period
to close up; to shut up (e.g. behind doors); to cut off (e.g. because a deadline has expired); to close off (e.g. subscription list)
to make noise; to make racket; to rustle; to swoosh; to make merry; to clamor; to clamour
to float; to save (on one's expenses); to scrimp; to half-rise, e.g. to one's feet
to kill one's enemy (opponent)
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
to take the name of; to call oneself; to pretend; to feign; to purport
execution (e.g. of a plan); carrying out; practice; action; implementation; fulfillment
that's true; of course; obviously
guilty (feeling, conscience, look, etc.); (feeling) uneasy
way of talking; speaking style
don't finish what you're saying; stop what you're saying
to follow in order; to go through step-by-step
(stand to) attention!; standing at attention
to assemble; to set up; to construct
to produce (e.g. movie, play, show, event, musical recording, etc.); to design (e.g. new commercial product, restaurant concept, etc.); to create; production; creation; design
strength; power; proficiency; ability
battle formation; camp; encampment; group; gang; war
well done!; good job!; good work!; you did it!; bravo!
great; excellent; very troublesome; awful; tiring; tough
praise; admiration; commendation; approbation
unwillingly; grudgingly; shaking head in refusal (like a child); no!; no no!