it's not like; it isn't as if
stage; step; level; rank; order; stairs
previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
container; receptacle; case; inserting; putting in
and then; in addition to that; also; even so
to press against; to push against; to force against; to foist on (task, responsibility); to impose (one's will)
pressure; stress; pressure (e.g. political); coercion; arm-twisting
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
sound of thin metal or plastic surface caving in and springing back; action of quickly bowing or lowering one's head; (with a) bob of the head
nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
writing implement; writing tool
accessories; small articles; minor character; small fry; weak one
to be needed; to be wanted
every year; yearly; annually
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pile (of noodles, etc.); bullet
pin (e.g. hairpin, bowling pin, golf pin, etc.); one (on dice, in cards, etc.); beginning; best; kickback
mountain stream; valley; dale; wetlands; swamp; marsh
counter for articles; counter for military units; individual
a particular; a certain; that kind of; such a
all; completely; totally; entirely; thoroughly
class (e.g. school); grade; rank; kyū; kyu; junior rank in martial arts, go, shogi, etc.
participation; joining; entry; adherence
lottery; raffle; drawing (of lots)
application; subscription; entry (competition, raffle, etc.); enlistment
ogre; demon; spirit of a deceased person; ogre-like person (i.e. fierce, relentless, merciless, etc.); it (in a game of tag, hide-and-seek, etc.); Chinese "ghost" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); very
magnification; leverage; amplification; competitiveness rating (e.g. for university entrance); applicant-to-acceptance ratio
judging; inspection; examination; investigation; review
sponsorship (i.e. conducting under one's auspices); promotion; organizing; organising; hosting; staging
(stage) appearance; performance; participation (e.g. in a tournament)
right (to do something); authority; power
several; a number of; quantity; amount; counting; figures; number
to row (a boat) to (a pier, shore, etc.); to reach (a goal after considerable effort); to arrive at; to (finally) manage to do
measurement; size; extent; plan; intention; arrangement
commodity; article of commerce; goods; stock; merchandise
once in a lifetime (opportunity); (a golden opportunity that may) happen only once in a thousand years