to knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame); to polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to train; to drill; to gloss (silk)
renewal; update; innovation; improvement
selecting the wrong kanji (when typing); kanji typo; misconversion
to afflict; to torment; to harass; to molest
oral; verbal; spoken; parol
to add; to add up; to increase; to gather (e.g. speed); to include; to count in
writing; composition; essay; sentence
affliction; hardship; difficulty; suffering; trouble
heat; fever; temperature; zeal; passion
to abuse; to exploit to the full; to give free rein to
clip (paper, surgical, etc.); hairpin; hair slide; curler
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
regular; ordinary (e.g. session of parliament); established usage; precedent; regular practice
coping method; approach; how to deal with (problem, etc.)
listening device; bug; wiretap
promise; agreement; convention; rule; destiny; fate
directionality; directivity
conduct; behavior; behaviour
being overheard; being leaked (e.g. secrets); going in one ear and out the other
to be due to; to be caused by; to depend on; to turn on; to be based on; to come from
document; writing; letter; document addressed to someone
to be buried; to be covered; to overflow; to be crowded; to be repaid (e.g. debt); to be replenished
measure; step; countermeasure; counterplan; countermove; strategy
wait-and-see (situation, stance, etc.); waiting to see (how things play out); watching developments (before acting)
willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations
cannot be helped; unavoidable; pointless; useless; hopeless (person); annoying
don't feel like doing; can't bring oneself to do; can't face
dull (e.g. a knife); blunt; thickheaded; obtuse; dull (sound, color, etc.); dim (light)
to throw out; to fire; to expel; to give up; to abandon; to neglect
to prepare oneself for the worst; to strengthen one's resolve; to accept one's fate; to prepare oneself
to disdain; to look down on; to make light of; to hold in contempt; to scorn; to despise
going into a frenzy; flying into a rage
to rush on; to attack; to swoop down on
basic principle; fundamental principle
leisurely; slow; deliberate; easygoing