appearance; arrival; make one's appearance
sacred treasure; the three sacred treasures (sword, jewel, mirror); implement used in religious ceremonies
stomach; Chinese "stomach" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
dew; tears; (not) a bit; (not) at all
trying to think of a way (to); devising means (to); working out (how to do); contriving (to raise money); managing
fast (walking); quick; brisk; quick (passing of time); rapid; swift
matter (to discuss); item (on the agenda); issue; (court) case
first words said (e.g. when meeting someone); first thing out of one's mouth; first speech; inaugural address
wholly (due to); entirely; solely; earnestly; intently; sincerely
to slacken; to loosen; to relax; to slack off (e.g. one's work, attention); to not put one's heart in
effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
take this opportunity (to apologize, thank, explain, etc.)
to persevere; to persist; to insist that; to stick to (one's opinion); to remain in a place; to stick to one's post
intention; wish; purpose; mind (to do)
duty; responsibility (incl. supervision of staff); liability; onus
affair; state; verdict; sentence; directions; orders
discipline; punishment; reprimand
to escape (disaster, death, etc.); to be saved from; to be rescued from; to avoid (e.g. punishment); to evade (e.g. responsibility); to avert
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pile (of noodles, etc.); bullet
cancellation; withdrawal; abolition; revocation; cancel; CAN
to squeeze out; to wring out
Japan and the United States; Japanese-American
complaint; grumbling; objection; phrase; words; expression
leading actor; star; leading figure; central figure; key figure
disposal; throwing away; dealing with (a problem); measure; punishment; penalty
target; object (of worship, study, etc.); subject (of taxation, etc.)
mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion
to be resurrected; to be resuscitated; to be rehabilitated; to be recalled (e.g. memories); to be brought back
able; capable; competent; talented; efficient
care; looking after; repair; (police) raid; crackdown
solid; robust; tight; taut; shrewd; calculating
best; extra-fine; exceptionally; extraordinarily; jumping and slashing (e.g. at an enemy)
superior; first-class; excellent; (that's) just fine!; bring it on!
gotcha; alrighty; got it; OK
last night; the previous night; night before (Christmas, etc.); eve (of festival, major event, etc.)
elevation (of spirits); raising (of morale); uplift; upsurge
stifled (laughter); simmering
goal; basket (basketball); finishing line; Gaul