something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow; anyhow; one way or another
self-consciousness; self-awareness
cleaning up somebody else's mess; carrying the can; ass-wiping; arse-wiping
in some cases; sometimes; on occasions
being inducted into a hall of fame
being together; going together; matching (clothing); going together
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
like this; in this way; as you see
true; real; genuine; proper; utter
loved one; lover; sweetheart
protagonist; main character; hero(ine) (of a story); head of household
precise; accurate; appropriate; exactly the right
to become pale; to turn pale
bang; bam; noontime signal gun (carried out early Meiji to Taishō); noon gun; last round in a game of 12 rounds; precisely
flapping; rattling (sound); noisily; commotion; kerfuffle
to read the situation; to sense the mood
nature; natural; spontaneous; naturally; spontaneously
hanky-panky; juggling; cheating; deception; smoke and mirrors
a little; a bit; slightly
sexual relations; physical relations; carnal relations
particle; atom; little piece; not at all; not the slightest
harassment (esp. in workplace); bullying; discrimination
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
(one's) gaze; direction in which one is looking; point of view; standpoint; line covering someone's eyes (in an edited photograph)
(right at the) side; just beside
to pile up; to make a heap; to lay (e.g. bricks); to acquire (e.g. experience); to build (a reputation)
collapse; crumbling; breaking down; (radioactive) decay; disintegration
suddenly and forcefully (e.g. jerk, poke, shove); in a single gulp; in one go
turns and twists; ups and downs; meandering; complications; vicissitudes
deeply (stab, thrust, etc.); hard
to stick into (of something with a sharp point); to prick; to pierce; to resonate emotionally; to move
sense of urgency; feeling of high tension
to start the debate; to get the ball rolling; to fire the first shot; to start a conversation
(Oh) dear!; (Oh) dear me!; Good gracious
to spur on; to urge forward; to impel; to drive at high speed (e.g. a car)