(not) very; (not) so; (not) very much; (not) particularly; (not) especially
to slam into; to crash into; to run into; to face (trouble, difficulties, etc.); to confront
actual state (of things); actual conditions; reporting live; live broadcast; Let's Play (playthrough of a video game with player commentary)
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
(place) near by; (place) close by; (place) right next to; as soon as; right after
to lean against; to lean on; to recline on; to lie heavy (on the stomach); to be uneasily digested
there is no need to ...; it should hardly be necessary to ...
to smile back (at a person); to answer someone's smile
shaking; trembling; pitching; disturbance; unrest; agitation
individuality; personality; quirk; idiosyncrasy; character; individual characteristic
to be called ...; to be referred to as ...
to be present (esp. during a birth); to be witness to; to attend
to make sure; to check; to ascertain; to confirm; to verify
stage; step; level; rank; order; stairs
relativity; relative; facing (e.g. a problem); confronting
error of judgment; miscalculation; bad decision
what's the matter?; what's wrong?
timid; weak-kneed; fainthearted; bearish
to lose strength; to become weak; to wither; to droop; to feel demotivated; to lose interest
to wager; to bet; to risk; to stake; to gamble
bet; wager; stake; gamble
target; object (of worship, study, etc.); subject (of taxation, etc.); coverage
to bend; to crook; to lean; to tilt; to bend (the truth); to distort
large (amount of money); huge; hefty; expensive
magnification; leverage; amplification; competitiveness rating (e.g. for university entrance); applicant-to-acceptance ratio
numeral; digit; figure; number; a few characters
to pick up; to adopt (a proposal); to take up (a topic); to take issue with; to make a problem of; to report (news); to cover
certain reasons; certain circumstances; professional constraints; (lit.) adult matters
eat shit!; fuck off!; fuck you!
dash at the beginning of a short-distance race; charging ahead at full strength from the beginning
essential; important; crucial; vital; main
to displease; to offend; to hurt (a person's) feelings
important task; important role; major part (in a film, play, etc.); leading role; high-scoring combination
foe; enemy; resentment; enmity; harm; injury
to attack; to destroy; to defeat; to conquer; to avenge
powerful; strong; forceful; reassuring; encouraging
staff; staff member; stuffing (in Western cuisine); filling; stuff; materials
name; given name; title; fame; renown; pretext
good luck (in battle); may fortune be with you
decider; person who decides; decisive factor; clincher; key
ring; loop (of rope); halo (of an angel)
in confusion; in a fluster; in bewilderment; sobbing; tearfully; trembling (voice)
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of one's arrival); invitation
to get in someone's pocket; to help oneself to someone's wallet; to curry favour (favor); to butter up; to get in close to one's opponent
rare; uncommon; new; novel; fine; nice
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?