it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
to find out; to discover; to select; to pick out; to look out (from the inside); to be wide-eyed (in surprise, anger, etc.)
firefight; gun battle; shoot-out
bulletproof; protection (or charm) against bullets
to breathe out; to breathe; to tell (a lie); to use (foul language); to vomit; to throw up
to attract notice; to catch the eye; to stand out
highwayman; bandit; brigand; highway robbery; holdup; mugging
to that extent; accordingly; that being the case; that state; that condition
trouble; bother; number of moves (in go, shogi, etc.); number of punches (in boxing)
to decrease (in size or number); to diminish; to abate
as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible
impediment; burden; encumbrance; hindrance; drag
negligence; carelessness; inattention; unpreparedness
to sing; to sing (one's praises in a poem, etc.); to compose a poem; to recite a poem
completely (beaten, defeated, etc.); thoroughly; utterly; black and blue; to a pulp
have to (verb); must (verb); is indispensable; absolutely necessary
courage; bravery; pluck; nerve; grit; guts
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
showy; loud; gay; flashy; gaudy
to fall flat; to fall face down
to make a fist; to clench one's fist
rude; impolite; mannerless; snotty
dangerous; in danger; facing imminent danger; precarious (situation); perilous (state, balance, etc.); in doubt
legitimate self-defence; legitimate self-defense
to ring; to sound; to be popular; to be esteemed; to state; to insist
to be petrified; to be unable to move; to be paralyzed (with horror); to be stupefied (with amazement)
older brother; elder brother; brother (as older-brother figure in friendly and or work relationship); young man; buddy
attack; assault; raid; criticism; censure; denunciation
fat; thick; deep (of a voice); thick; daring; shameless
to step on; to tread on; to set foot on (e.g. foreign soil); to stand on; to experience; to undergo; to follow (rules, principles, etc.)
to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time
minute (unit of time); fun (one tenth of a monme, 5.787 grains)
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
body; torso; trunk; build; physique; health
lost article; something forgotten
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
important matter; matter of great importance; serious affair; major incident; emergency