something heard for the first time; hearing something for the first time
to be shrewd; to be sharp; to keep your wits about you; (lit.) to pluck out the eye of a live horse
to show contempt for; to look down upon; to have a low opinion of; to cause to fall; to make decline
easy; simple; there's no way that ...
this and that; one thing and another
to be(come) intertwined; to be entangled
coming to nothing; bubble on the surface of water; something that is short-lived
tough measure; firm step; strong measure
affable; amiable; sociable; agreeable
region; limits; stage; level
to coil around (of a child or animal); to grab (usu. out of playfulness or affection); to cling
common saying; everyday talk; common parlance
sensitivity; susceptibility
on duty; at work; while working
complete blockade (seal); baseball shutout
manjū; steamed yeast bun with filling
garbage can; rubbish bin; trash can; dustbin
handicraft; work; construction; maneuvering; manoeuvering
death; the next world; to pass away; to die
public matter; governmental matter; prince; duke; lord; sir
bargaining chip; bargaining tool
being seen here and there; appearing in various places
fort; stronghold; fortification
to be sacked; to be fired; to be dismissed; to be beheaded
guarantor; surety; sponsor; reference; bondsman
focusing (e.g. light); convergence
to pierce; to penetrate; to be infected (with vice); to be steeped (with prejudice); to feel keenly; to make a deep impression
duty; obligation; responsibility
to get lost; to become lost; to go astray
metal fittings; metal fixtures
colourless; colorless; achromatic; neutral (position); impartial
good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable
to not take seriously; to take lightly
shrill; strident; sharp (pain, e.g. headache, earache); ice-cold; very cold
connection; attachment; changing trains; conjunction
minority group (party); minority
unique; distinctive; novel; different color (colour)