master; expert; expert board game player (chess, go, shogi, etc.)
nameless; unnamed; obscure; unknown; causeless; unjustifiable
commonplace; ordinary; typical; ubiquitous; run-of-the-mill; mundane
to dodge (e.g. a question); to evade; to sidestep; to give (someone) the slip
composition; setting (of music)
ambush; troops in ambush; unexpected opposition; unexpected obstacle
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
to spin; to make yarn; to spin (a tale); to assemble (e.g. words); to put together
promise; agreement; convention; rule; destiny; fate
to get fed up with; to get sick of; to become disgusted with
to call out to; to hail; to address; to appeal
making; producing; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build; physique; sashimi
to be completed; to be finished; to be ready (e.g. to serve or eat); to be very drunk
difficult to get into; not be easily influenced into joining some mood or activity
really (seem, appear, etc.); truly; evidently; in that way
earnings; proceeds; returns; revenue
division; splitting; sharing; distribution; dissemination; allocation
wretched; miserable; shameful; mean; despicable; abject
to be suitable; to be appropriate; to match
from the beginning; without hesitation; flatly (e.g. refusing); entirely; completely
quick; nimble; agile; sharp; smart; clever
compensation; equivalent value; consideration
to draw the conclusion that ...; to conclude
to alter one's state of consciousness; to change one's mindset; to change one's attitude
positive; assertive; active; proactive; aggressive
advantage; benefit; merit; good point; plus
to look displeased; to frown; to scowl; to look grave; to look serious
right away; without delay; as soon as possible; very soon
(animal) feed; fodder; pet food; bait; lure; enticement
serious; important; significant; grave; weighty
to gather (attract, receive) attention; to have a high profile; to gain prominence; to become popular
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
counter for flat objects (e.g. sheets of paper); (arch.) counter for positions or roles; (arch.) counter for food portions (now only gyōza and soba); counter for ranking level
half the amount (of money); half price; half fare
is it?; isn't it?; be; is
indicates concession or compromise; indicates permission
confusion; dismay; consternation; panic
demon; devil; evil spirit; monster; goblin; apparition
to throw down; to bring down; to kill; to defeat; to overthrow; to trip up