to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
to have no chance (of succeeding)
to impose (a tax, fine, etc.); to levy; to assign (a task, duty, etc.); to give; to set
fate; destiny; predestination
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
to cool down; to get cold; to cool off (excitement, temper, etc.); to subside; to be cold (eyes, expression, etc.); to be composed
praise; admiration; commendation; approbation
reading in a monotone; reading a Chinese classical text without translating it into Japanese
clearing one's throat; cough
even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
depending on the situation; depending on circumstances
to sleep (lying down); to go to bed; to lie in bed; to lie down; to sleep (with someone, i.e. have intercourse); to lie flat (e.g. of hair); to lie idle (of funds, stock, etc.)
to show signs of ...; to have the appearance of ...
undertaking; underwriting; acceptance
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
leaving a matter to chance
depending on; dependent on
to make sure of; to ascertain; to confirm; to grasp
quality; value; nature; inherent quality; logical quality
stubbornness; obstinacy; disposition; nature; appetite; desire
immediately; instantly; with nary a pause; without a moment's delay
like a part of the family
meanwhile; in the meantime; by the same token; in contrast
to turn against; to become an enemy
reliance; trust; faith; confidence
compatibility; coexistence; standing together
light; illumination; ray; happiness; hope; influence
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
tedium; boredom; dullness; to feel bored; to get bored with; to get tired of
a little bit; a little while
to go over the top; to act without restraint; to cut loose
(establish) friendly (cordial) relations (with, between); (form) friendship (e.g. with a nation)
old friend; familiar face
feelings; emotion; compassion; sympathy; passion; affection
to speak frankly; to put things bluntly
furthermore; adding to the above-mentioned; not quite; not very good; lacking
to remove; to eliminate; to eradicate; to exclude; to except
to be reminded of; to call to mind