to warp; to bend; to contort; to be perverted; to be warped (of a view, mind, etc.); to be distorted
just (now); quite (near); unintentionally; subconsciously
illness (usu. excluding minor ailments, e.g. common cold); disease; bad habit; bad behaviour; crazy; insane
follow; following (on social media, esp. Twitter); follow-up; following up; backing-up; covering for; follow-up shot
to be wounded; to get injured; to get hurt feelings; to get damaged; to get chipped
to throw; to hurl; to give up; to abandon; to cast (a glance, shadow, doubt, etc.)
left hand; left-hand side; left-hand direction; (on) the left
sickle-shaped neck (e.g. snake, praying mantis); crooked neck; gooseneck
stake; post; pile; (arch.) stump
directly opposite; right in front
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
to be opposite; to face each other; to confront (an issue); to face
style; way; shape; form; appearance; state
celebrity; famous person; public figure; big name
to calm down; to compose oneself; to calm down; to settle down; to settle down (in a location, job, etc.); to settle in; to be settled
cold; frigid; bracing; dignified
kind; sort; type; similar example; parallel; the like
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
thigh; buttocks; arse; ass
defense; defence; safeguard; protection
to weave within (hair, fabric, etc.); to braid
sharp (blade); pointed; sharp (pain); stabbing; perceptive; keen
tray; family; household; O-Bon; Bon Festival; gambler's den
serve; serving (e.g. of food)
ace (playing card); ace (of a team); leading player; ace; hotshot; ace (serve)
to call out (to); to call; to summon (a doctor, etc.); to invite; to designate; to name; to garner (support, etc.)
young and energetic; up-and-coming; new and excellent; newly produced; up-and-comer
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
new; novel; fresh; recent; latest; up-to-date
heel (of foot, shoe, stocking, etc.)
to collect; to gather; to arrange; to put in order; to make uniform; to make even
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
promotion; raising of status
right to challenge; right to make a challenge
the other day; some time ago; recently