disliking a certain food without having tried it; disliking something without having tried it; being prejudiced against; having an instinctive aversion to
even; even if ...; even though ...; because ...; as ...; with the purpose of ...
reputation; (public) estimation; rumour; rumor; fame; notoriety
unexpectedly; surprisingly; unexpected; unanticipated; unforeseen
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something
arm; ability; skill; (physical) strength
to save face; to show deference; to make someone look good
to get angry; to get mad; to lose one's temper; to scold; to tell (someone) off
quickly; promptly; immediately; indifferently; coldly
without a doubt; completely; something out of the question; something outrageous; being utterly inferior; being helpless
lever; agent (causing something to happen); instrument; assistant; helper
thinking; thought; idea; notion; intention; plan
to bend; to crook; to lean; to tilt; to bend (the truth); to distort
flurried; flustered; upset; nervous; embarrassed
miserable; pitiable; shameful; deplorable; pathetic
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
as if it were about oneself
world-class; (of) high global reputation
excellent machine; excellent device (e.g. camera); excellent aircraft
from the standpoint of; from the viewpoint of; on; above; the best; top
gold (Au); golden; prosperous; money (esp. ōban coin); cash
sword (esp. Japanese single-edged); katana; scalpel; chisel; burin; knife money (knife-shaped commodity money used in ancient China)
to disappear; to vanish; to go out (of a fire, light, etc.); to die; to fade (of a feeling, impression, etc.); to vanish (e.g. of hope); to go away (e.g. of a smell, itchiness, sleepiness)
fleet (fishing, naval, etc.); convoy; group of ships
choice; selection; option
in any case; at any rate; anyhow; because; since; for
to sell (well); to be well known; to be popular; to be famous
super work; tremendous work; spectacular; blockbuster
soft; software; soft hat; felt hat; soft serve ice cream; softball
to take (someone) by surprise; to do something unexpected
achievement; attainment; accomplishment; realization
numerical value; figure; result; reading (on a meter, etc.)
novel; story; (work of) fiction
big hit; smash hit; popular item (e.g. movie, music)
mobilization; mobilisation
at the most; at best; to the utmost; as much as possible; as much as one can
when it comes to ...; where ... is concerned; if it's the case that ...; if it turns out that ...; if it's true that ...
one long cylindrical thing; one film, TV show, etc.; one version; one book; a certain book; ippon; one point
support; backing; aid; assistance
work (e.g. book, film, painting, composition); piece; production; opus
-ical; -ive; -like; -ish; (something) like; along the lines of