to feel uncomfortable; to be offended; to have a bad time
to come to nothing; to be spoiled; to be spoilt
failing to properly evaluate the (relative) importance (of); putting the cart before the horse; mistaking the cause for the end; mistaking the insignificant for the essential; getting one's priorities backwards
now (while the time is ripe); while one still can
information; news; intelligence; information; data contained in characters, signals, code, etc.
at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being
related to; in relation to
still more; to say nothing of; not to mention; still less
notification; official notice; directive (e.g. from higher to lower levels of the administration); being well versed (in); being proficient (in)
head house (family); birthplace; originator
meeting; assembly; association; conjunction
to meet; to face someone; to co-star; to appear together; to be matched; to face against
low (rank, degree, value, content, quality, etc.); low (position); close to the ground; short (height); deep (voice); in a low key
to give candid advice; to give harsh but honest advice; to admonish
telephone call; phone call; telephone (device); phone
to reach one's ears; to come to one's knowledge; to hear about; to learn of (by chance)
fighting with real swords; game played in real earnest
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
to spoil; to ruin; to destroy; to make a mess of
the real pleasure (of something); the real thrill; flavour of ghee; (fig.) delicious taste; Buddha's gracious teachings
I would be most grateful if you could ...; I would humbly ask that you ...; please ...
serious look (on one's face); straight face
quick change; quick transformation; metamorphosis; turning suddenly into
how should I put it?; what shall I say?; well, you know; like
delivery (of a package, goods, etc.)
floral pattern; flourish; ornament; star (actor, player, etc.)
certainly; surely; undoubtedly; just; precisely; exactly
candidate; contender; prospect; candidacy; candidature; nomination
to hand over; to transfer; to give up (e.g. one's seat); to give way; to yield; to concede
trouble; bother; annoyance; to be troubled (by); to be bothered (by); to be inconvenienced (by)
to divide (into); to split (into); to share; to distribute; to distinguish; to discriminate; to break up (a fight)
rock-paper-scissors (game); janken
giving two or three light tugs (or pushes); (arch.) worrying about; (arch.) moping; (arch.) suddenly angry; (arch.) feeling a surge of anger
provocation; stirring up; arousal; excitement; stimulation
to compare; to make a comparison; to compete; to vie
equality (esp. of status); equal footing; equal terms
quality; value; nature; inherent quality; logical quality
seeing through (a trick, someone's mind, etc.)
a little tight; a little snug; a little strong; a little harsh