this world; this life; world of the living
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
cliff; precipice; precipice; brink of a dangerous situation
to thrust down; to push off
revival (e.g. musical); come-back; restoration; rebirth; resurrection
class; order; et cetera; etc.; equal; iso-
scene; sight; scenario; setting
incomprehensible; mysterious; inexplicable; inscrutable; enigmatic; baffling
anywhere; for all time; through thick and thin; come hell or high water; persistently; stubbornly
parallel lines; remaining far apart (e.g. in discussions); not reaching an agreement
to be disappointed; to be dejected; to be downhearted; to feel exhausted; to feel drained
eager; earnest; strenuous; fervent; assiduous; with utmost effort
the person in question; the person themselves; said person
bag; sack; skin of an orange (and other like fruits); dead end; plot of land surrounded by water
hard to please; moody; crusty; fastidious
to fall (e.g. blossoms, leaves); to scatter; to be dispersed; to disappear; to dissolve; to spread
somehow; somewhat; seemingly
cheerfully; buoyantly; happily; in high spirits
set; set meal; combo-meal; hairdo
worldwide; global; international; world-famous; world-class
intended for ...; oriented towards ...; aimed at ...
live-action adaptation (of a cartoon or animated movie)
genuine article; real thing; real deal
guidance; leadership; instruction; shido (disciplinary action for a minor infringement of the rules of judo)
to make efforts; to take pains; to break a bone
perfect; complete; flawless
tender; warm; meticulous; detailed; deep (of a colour); thick (e.g. fog)
to dwell; to live; to stay at; to take shelter at; to be pregnant; to be part of a constellation
to gaze at; to fix one's eyes upon
one's every action; every single move
with intense concentration; eagerly; intently; devouringly
sudden; abrupt; impromptu skit; bandwagon fan; fair-weather fan
unbelievable; incredible; implausible
beginning; commencement; first (one comes to); approaching; affability; approachability
difficult to ...; hard to ...
face; mask; face guard; (in kendo) striking the head; surface (esp. a geometrical surface); page; aspect
amorous feelings; feeling of being in love
painful; difficult; distressing; (psychologically) difficult; straitened (circumstances); tight (financial situation)
with a fixed time; with a deadline
to fail; to blunder; to mess up; to be dismissed; to be fired
in either case (used specifically in the instance of two possible outcomes or situations); either way; one way or another
to stream; to flow (liquid, time, etc.); to be washed away; to be carried; to drift; to float (e.g. clouds); to sweep (e.g. rumour, fire)
to hurt; to ache; to feel a pain; to be injured; to be spoiled (e.g. food); to be damaged