rate; ratio; comparatively; contrary to expectations
gold (Au); golden; prosperous; money (esp. ōban coin); cash
ratio; proportion; percentage
major contender; strong (leading) candidate; front runner
substantial; real (as opposed to nominal)
championship game; finals (of a tournament); deciding round
with a tap; with a knock; smoothly (proceed); without a hitch; even; equal
to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
freezing; cold storage; refrigeration
to do completely; to do accidentally; to do without meaning to; to happen to do
to use up; to exhaust; to wear out
strength; power; proficiency; ability
to collect; to put (it all) together; to summarize; to aggregate; to bring to a conclusion; to finalize
to tie; to bind; to fasten; to restrict (freedom); to tie down (with rules, regulations, etc.); to fetter
accessories; small articles; minor character; small fry; weak one
taste (in fashion, music, etc.); sense (e.g. of humour); flair
articles; supplies; parts
to wash again; to reconsider
to dry (clothes, etc.); to desiccate
NEET (young person not in education, employment or training)
to rock; to shake; to swing
on good terms with; on cordial terms with; getting along well with; to make friends with; to be good friends with; to get along with
substance; real form; main part; main unit; this machine; this appliance; object of worship (at a shrine, temple, etc.)
reproduction; duplication; reprinting
working; in operation; running; active
large; large-sized; large-scale; big
mind; spirit; attitude; mentality; spirit (of a matter); essence
to make a sound; to give off a sound; to hear a sound
radio (communication); wireless; not using wires
letter (of alphabet); character; writing
in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...
baked sweet goods (e.g. Danish pastry, melon bread); sweet pastry; sweet bread
nimono; food cooked by boiling or stewing
to pierce; to penetrate; to sting (wound or sensitive area, etc.); to smart; to be infected (with vice); to be steeped (with prejudice)
pleasant feeling; good vibes
to leave (behind); to leave (undone); to not finish; to save; to set aside; to leave (to someone, esp. after one's death)
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
(cute) suffix for familiar person; cute adjective form
to go on a trip; to go out to play; to go and visit (a friend)
to separate; to part; to divide; to keep apart
oh my god!; oh my gosh!; you got me!; wow!