protection; safeguard; guardianship; preservation; conservation
cute; adorable; dear; precious; innocent; childlike
really; very; extremely; (not) anything; (not) at all; (not) a bit
polite; courteous; careful; close; overly courteous; overly careful
obedient; meek; docile; honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)
individual; private person; personal; private
expectation; anticipation; purpose; intention; others' opinions of one; speculation
it cannot be helped; there's nothing for it; it's no use fighting back; it's hopeless; there is no way out of it
approximately; about; to (about) the extent that; (almost) enough that; as ... as ...; like
valuation; appraisal; evaluation; appreciation; recognition; acknowledgement
plain; field; hidden (structural) member; wild; lacking a political post
to lose one's way; to get lost; to waver; to hesitate; to give into temptation; to lose control of oneself
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
cowardly; craven; unfair; mean; sneaky
way of saying (something); way of putting it; wording; phrasing; language; expression
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
to abandon; to fail; to desert; to forsake
about; concerning; related to; -ish
trouble; bother; trouble; difficulty; care; attention
good; OK; all right; fine; very well; will do
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
hand-to-hand fighting; grappling; scuffling
to the end; to the bitter end; to the last; after all; it must be remembered; only
principal occupation; core business
limiter (electronics); (speed) limiter
switching off (e.g. electricity); turning off (e.g. water); off-season; offset; off-road; off-line; off (the price)
war; battle; match; game; competition
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
open; unconcealed; undisguised; broad; lewd; indecent
provocation; stirring up; arousal; excitement; stimulation
to lose; to be defeated; to succumb; to give in; to be inferior to; to break out in a rash due to (e.g. lacquer, shaving, etc.)
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
one long cylindrical thing; one film, TV show, etc.; one version; one book; a certain book; ippon; one point
to live; to make a living; to get on with
proof; testimony; demonstration; verification; certification
Mr.; Mrs.; Miss; politeness marker
not less than; ... and over; beyond (e.g. one's expectations); above; above-mentioned; aforementioned
measuring by feel; adjusting by feel; doing by feel; adapting to the situation (one's strength, strictness, etc.); making allowances; using discretion
to make sure of; to assure oneself of; to see with one's own eyes; to ascertain
immersion; being absorbed in
big-shot; influential person; happy face; smiling face; sympathetic attitude; getting along with