qualitative difference; disparity; gap
(picture) frame; framed picture; amount (esp. of money); sum
to swipe; to filch; to pilfer; to snatch; to walk off with
threat; bird-scaring device (scarecrow, gun, etc.)
bottom; sole; depths (e.g. of despair, the sea); bottom (of one's heart); limit; end
shallow; superficial; slight (wound); light (sleep); short (time); early
sneak thief; petty thief; cat burglar
to chide; to rebuke; to reprove
to accompany; to follow; to keep up with
to emit a voice; to emit a sound; to be able to speak
to receive; to get; to accept; to take (someone's words or behaviour); to interpret; to understand
a matter of course; what is to be expected; par for the course
absent-mindedly; absently; idly; in a subdued voice; in undertones; in a whisper
true character; true form; true colors; consciousness; one's senses
addressing (someone) without using a suffix such as "-san" or "-chan" (considered impolite)
highly skilled; skillful; very capable; particularly able person; master-hand; person of ability
to fix (a time, date, etc.); to set; to expect; to hope for; to resolve (to do); to decide upon
to admire greatly; to salute (in admiration); to take one's hat off to
ruin; fall; collapse; downfall; bankruptcy
to stop; to cease; to come to an end; to cut off
tendency; trend; inclination
to pin (someone) down; to hold down; to shut out (one's opponent); to keep (the opposing team) from scoring; to suppress; to control
in the same way; like; likewise; similarly
by sheer strength; by brute force
to ring; to sound; to be popular; to be esteemed; to state; to insist
(state) apparatus authorized to use violence (e.g. military, police); instrument of violence
to stiffen; to become stiff; to harden
continuation; rest (of the story, work, etc.); flow (e.g. of a piece of writing); pacing (of a story); succession (of); sequence
to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate
(state of) utter panic; great panic
imitating; copying; mimicry; behavior; behaviour; action
tranquil; calm; restful; peaceful; quiet
peace; quiet; tranquility; tranquillity
island; one's territory (of a sex worker, organized crime gang, etc.); one's turf
clever; smart; sharp (ear, etc.); sensitive; discerning
buying; shopping; buyer; purchase
number of persons; personnel
clear; obvious; evident; bright; light
bad(-tasting); unpalatable; poor; unskillful; ugly; unattractive
it's no joke; gimme a break!