to fix (a time, date, etc.); to set; to expect; to hope for; to resolve (to do); to decide upon
to offer (a suggestion, etc.); to propose (an idea, etc.); to approach with (a proposal, etc.)
lack of ability; inadequacy; (being) out of one's depth
whim; vagary; capriciousness; eccentricity
insufficient; inadequate; imperfect
to join forces; to cooperate
simple substance (e.g. chemical); something standing alone; separate item; solo item
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
to be inferior to; to be less good at; to fall behind
to play with; to joke; to use (esp. trick, sophistry, etc.); to deride; to scoff at; to make fun of
profitable plan; good plan
to glare at each other; to confront each other
to take measures (in face of events being anticipated); to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together
independence; self-reliance; independence (e.g. of a nation); freedom; separation; isolation
to place (in position); to fix; to install; to seat (someone); to settle (upon something); to fix (e.g. one's gaze)
senior group member; leader among peers; (like) one's older brother; big brother
to leave as is; to let alone; to disregard
instead of; in place of; as a substitute for; in exchange for; in return for; to make up for
(looking) blankly; vacantly; dazedly; (staring) in puzzlement; with a look of amazement
to be disordered; to be disarranged; to be discomposed; to be upset; to lapse into chaos (due to war, etc.)
ill-natured; mean; mischievous; nasty; unkind; teasing
to be frank; to drop all pretense
unworthy (of one's father, teacher, etc.); I; me; incompetent; unskilled; (arch.) unfortunate
to not make good use of (e.g. advice); to disregard; to treat as useless; to treat with disdain
looks (esp. of a woman); features; ability; capability; (public) estimation (esp. of a man); credit
just this side of; one step short of; on the brink
blunder; miss; slip; oversight
to collect (debts); to dun; to appoint; to promote; to emphasize; to focus on
favour; favor; obligation; debt of gratitude
always; without exception; necessarily; certainly; without fail; positively
handshake; reconciliation; joining hands; cooperation
to snatch (and run); to carry off; to swipe; to scoop up (and remove; sand, earth, etc.)
cup of sake used to drink to the establishment of a partnership, commitment to marriage, etc.; nuptial cup of sake
to pour (into a vessel); to fill (a cup, bowl, etc.) with; to dish out (food or drink)
three-cornered conversation
conclusion; decision; end; settlement
one o'clock; once; at one time; for a time; for a while; a time
competition; rivalry; something worth doing
grace; favor; favour; blessing; benefit
to be added to; to be appended; to join in (e.g. a group of friends); to participate; to increase (e.g. heat); to gain in (e.g. influence)
to add; to add up; to increase; to gather (e.g. speed); to include; to count in
monopoly; monopolization; exclusivity; hogging; keeping to oneself
joint ownership; co-ownership; sharing (e.g. a viewpoint); sharing (files, devices on a network, posts on social media, etc.)
another; different; separate; discrete
to do as one wishes; to act as one wills
sigh (of grief, disappointment, etc.); grieving; lamenting; deploring