to form a pair; to pair up
to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to have a good command of (a language); to play proficiently (of a musical instrument); to work (a puppet); to pull the strings of a puppet
from the standpoint of; as a matter of (e.g. fact); aboard (a ship or vehicle); on top of; first volume (e.g. book); superior quality; best
to cherish; to treasure; to prize; to take good care of; to look after
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
element (esp. component in electronics); elemental device; device; data; datum
another meeting; meeting again; reunion
private; personal life; (one's) privacy
previous generation (e.g. one's parents); family predecessor; predecessor; previous age
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
to take over; to hand over
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
comfortable (to live in); snug; cozy; cosy
to lose; to miss (a change, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)
similarly; same (idea); same (name)
to support; to prop; to sustain; to hold at bay; to stem; to check
decision; determination; resolution
drawing up (e.g. legal document, contract, will, etc.); preparing; writing; framing; making; producing
concerning the result (as opposed to the means used to achieve this result or the original goal)
surroundings; environs; circumference
criticism; blame; censure; attack; reproach
filial piety; being kind to one's parents; taking care of one's parents
whereabouts; place; location; place where one belongs; where one fits in; place where one can be oneself
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
near; close; beside; third person
to walk about; to walk around; to conduct oneself; to turn up; to brawl (in a play, etc.)
indecisive; irresolute; shilly-shally; vacillating
selection; choice; option
to arrive at (e.g. a decision); to reach (a stage); to lead to (a place); to get to; in the extreme case of; (arch.) to come
to advise strongly; to insist (on something)
objection; refutation; rebuttal; counterargument
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
foot; paw; leg; gait; pace; bottom structural component (i.e. radical) of a kanji; means of transportation
to pull; to draw; to string (lines); to run (cable); to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve); to drag; to haul
plans; arrangement; schedule; program; programme; expectation
to come together; to merge; to fit; to match; to be profitable; to be equitable
degree of difficulty; difficulty level
high (e.g. ball in baseball); highish; on the expensive side; comparatively expensive; wait tile which produces a winning hand with a higher score
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
to come off; to be removed; to disappear (of pain, a fever, etc.); to be caught; to be harvested; to be interpreted (as); to be taken (as)
(for something) to have occurred; to have done (something); (for something) to happen on occasion
all one's power (strength, energy, efforts); one's utmost
effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
posture; pose; position; attitude; approach; stance