to permit; to allow; to forgive; to pardon; to exempt (someone) from; to remit; to acknowledge
indicates concession or compromise; indicates permission
general; universal; ordinary; average; (arch.) the same; (arch.) no different
perplexity; difficult question; difficult problem
unable to compete with; not able to make a dent in (e.g. a problem); not able to get a solid hit in (e.g. in a fight); hard to chew
main cause; primary factor
to give an answer; to find an answer to a question; to work out a solution
solution (of an equation, inequality, etc.); root (e.g. of a polynomial); solution (to a given problem); answer; explanation; interpretation
to draw (conclusion); to deduce; to derive
hand-to-hand fighting; grappling; scuffling
rock (in rock-paper-scissors); stone; ungh; gulp; rumbling (of an empty stomach); growling
cooked rice; meal; food; one's living; livelihood
soliloquy; monologue; speaking to oneself
to mellow (e.g. personality); to be rounded; to huddle; to cower
hollow; cavity; dent; depression
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
to cook (grains, e.g. rice); to boil; to simmer; to stew
nonexistent; nil; none; nothing (at all); bugger-all
degree; extent; (health) condition; state of health; adjustment; moderation; addition and subtraction
no objection; nothing to criticize; nothing to criticise
variety show (e.g. on TV)
popularity; public favor; condition (e.g. market); tone; character
sweets (desserts, candy, etc.)
competition; contest; rivalry; competition (between organisms or species)
to go around; to return; to surround; to concern (usu. of disputes)
now rejoicing, now worrying; swinging from joy to sorrow; glad and sad by turns; alternating hope and fear; unable to put one's mind at ease
in the style of (esp. literary, artistic, etc. works); reminiscent of; attached or stretched on
unimpressive; unimpressed
falling heavily (of rain, snow, etc.)
to stand (still) a while; to loiter; to stop
Kyūshū (southernmost of the four main islands of Japan)
eager; earnest; ardent; OFF (on switch)
to breathe out; to exhale
to do something in readiness for; to get something (needful) done