while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily
extent; degree; limit; bounds; (span of) time; (a) distance; the state of
is something that; is that which
though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless
mission; errand; task; duty; obligation
this and that; one thing or another
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
so; like this; in this way; this much; to this extent
expression in writing; written representation; notation; writing on the surface (e.g. an address on an envelope); inscribing on the face
to leave as is; to let alone; to disregard
reserve; constraint; declining; refraining; forethought; foresight
how many times; how many degrees (temperature, angle, etc.)
to be caught in; to be stuck in; to stop by; to drop in for a short visit; to get mixed up in (trouble); to get entangled in (a problem); to fall for (a trick)
single cell; simple-minded; one-track-minded
remarks; comments; way of talking; speaking style; excuse; topic (of conversation)
poor; pitiable; pathetic; pitiful
as many as one likes; as much as one likes; great many; plenty; almost (none); (not) much
to associate with; to keep company with; to go out with; to go along with; to follow someone's lead; to accompany someone
to grapple with (each other); to tussle with; to wrestle with; to scuffle with
oh!; ah!; oh dear!; good grief!; dear me!; thank God!
close (e.g. in terms of relationship); intimate
yes; that is correct; understood; I see; present; here; pardon?
to pass (a car); to overtake; to surpass; to outstrip; to outdistance
after all; in the end; conclusion; end; end of a game of go, shogi, etc.
(not) even once; (not) ever
to add; to add up; to increase; to gather (e.g. speed); to include; to count in
victory; triumph; win; conquest; success
no!; no no!; no, not at all
child; kid; (one's) child; offspring; young woman; young (animal); offshoot
unattractive; ugly; unstylish; uncool
brave; valiant; gallant; stirring; vigorous; rousing
tender; kind; gentle; graceful; affectionate; amiable
thrust; charge; digging into (a matter); depth; straight man (of a comedy duo); quip; gibe
guidance; leadership; leading the way
unexpected; surprising; unanticipated; strange; unforeseen
to catch off guard; to catch unprepared
reversal; return; return gift; return favour; barb (on a fishing hook); mixture of soy sauce, sugar and mirin