what do you want?; can I help you?
straight to the point; point-blank; frank; direct
participation; joining; entry; adherence
opposite; opposition; versus; vs.; to (e.g. "winning a game five to three"); equal footing
monster; monstrosity; giant; influential figure; monsterlike; over-demanding
card (information, filing, etc.); card (greetings, congratulations, etc.); (Western) playing cards; credit card; debit card; match; game
amusement; entertainment; recreation; pleasure; pastime; hobby
originally; primarily; essentially; intrinsically; proper; rightful
free-for-all; open-to-all; optional (to participate in); non-compulsory
form; method; system; formula
to take; to pick up; to pass; to hand; to get; to obtain; to adopt (a method, proposal, etc.)
to descend (e.g. a mountain); to go down; to alight (e.g. from bus); to get off; to step down; to retire; to be granted
mostly; nearly; practically; well-nigh; almost invariably; all but
honor; honour; credit; prestige
origin; source; base; basis; cause; ingredient; material
it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
don't you think?; indicates question
(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
to be (in contrast to something that is not the case)
liked; well-liked; in love (with); loved; faddism; eccentricity
popular entertainment; mass entertainment; public amusement
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
to hold (in one's hand); to take; to possess; to have; to maintain; to keep; to last
noisy; loud; annoying; troublesome; fussy; finicky
to be silent; to say nothing
concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every
don't worry; no worries; never mind
to need; to call for; to require
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
how many times; how many degrees (temperature, angle, etc.)
disliked; hated; tendency; smack (of); distinction; discrimination
that's the way it is; such is life
answer; reply; response; answer; solution; result
day; days; sun; sunshine; (the) day; daytime; date
shallow; superficial; slight (wound); light (sleep); short (time); early
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
expectation; anticipation; hope; promising; rising; up-and-coming
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
invitation; introduction; temptation