to excel; to surpass; to exceed; to outweigh; to preponderate
that kind of; of the sort; of the kind; such
difficult to ...; hard to ...
to recommend; to endorse (e.g. a candidate); to infer (from); to deduce; to think (something) through; to ponder deeply
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
ring; loop (of rope); halo (of an angel)
invincible; unrivaled; unrivalled; matchless; unbeatable; undefeatable
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
will not do; do not; does not
conclusion; decision; end; settlement
judgement; judgment; refereeing; umpiring; referee; umpire
the present; present time; as of; present tense; this world; this life
literary club (e.g. at school); literary section (e.g. newspaper)
ridge (of roof); back of a sword; counter for buildings, apartments, etc.
middle; midway; middle position; moderate position; interim; intermediary
emphasis; highlight; stress; stressed point
carving; engraving; sculpture
state; condition; the way things should be; ideal state; truth
(non-documentary) television series; TV drama; teledrama; drama; dramatic incident; spectacle
fashion; trend; vogue; prevalence (of a disease); epidemic
being very busy; busyness
insufficiency; deficiency; shortage; dissatisfaction; discontent; complaint
culture; civilization; civilisation; Bunka era (1804.2.11-1818.4.22)
to put effort into; to strain; to put strength into; to put forth effort
entirely useless; completely worthless; no no; don't!
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
panoramic view; bird's-eye view
overlooking; looking down at; having an overhead view; having a bird's-eye view; having a high-angle view
dull (e.g. a knife); blunt; thickheaded; obtuse; dull (sound, color, etc.); dim (light)
is something wrong?; what's wrong?; what's the matter?; slightest; mere; trivial
explanation; commentary; exposition; elucidation
formation; establishment; conclusion (e.g. of a deal); reaching (e.g. an agreement); being valid (of a theory, argument, etc.); holding
aesthetic sense; sense of beauty; eye for the beautiful
thrift (Armeria maritima); sea thrift; sea pink
all-purpose; utility; universal; all-powerful; almighty; omnipotent