alteration (of character or essence); change in quality; transformation; deterioration; degeneration; transmutation
accelerated; accelerating; gathering speed
rising; ascending; climbing
brilliant; bright; dazzling
scenery; scene; landscape; scene (e.g. of a crime)
ignition; catching fire; firing (e.g. gun); discharging
sharp parting remark; parting threat
to rank next to; to come after
cast-off skin (snake, insect, etc.); husk; empty shell; exuvia; exuviae
smart (clothing, etc.); stylish; slim; slender; skilful; slick
material; material properties; quality of material; quality of wood; quality of lumber
grassy field; grassland; meadow; grass-covered plain; savannah; prairie
to beg; to ask; to request; to invite
subjugation (using military force); suppression; subduing
to overdo; to go too far; to go to excess
ice; shaved ice (usually served with flavored simple syrup)
barren; sterile; infertile; unproductive (e.g. discussion); fruitless
transfiguration; transformation; change of appearance
very; extremely; extreme; excessive; splendid; impressive
to complain; to make a complaint
obstacle; hindrance; impediment; nuisance; bore; burden
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
across; over; beyond; throughout (a period of time); for
to fan (oneself, flames, etc.); to flap (in the wind); to instigate; to stir up; to drive up prices (by buying a large amount of something); to take a photo from a low angle; to tailgate
climax; peak; zenith; apex
shaking; shake; unsettledness; instability; existence of multiple spellings, pronunciations, usages, etc. for a single word
to divide; to cut; to halve; to break; to crack; to dilute; to fall below
thank you for your hard work; good work; see you; goodbye; goodnight
juice; soft drink (usu. fruit-based); sweetened drink
how; in what way; how about; questionable
lower back; waist; hips; body (of hair, noodle, paper, etc.); resilience; spring
to bring; to take (something) along; to fetch; to get
glass (drinking vessel); tumbler; cups (playing card suit)
currying favour; being anxious to please; bootlicker
finally; at last; ultimately; in the end
to keep (a person) waiting
effect; result; worth; Kai (former province located in present-day Yamanashi Prefecture)
stupid; meaningless; worthless; hopeless (person, situation); beyond help; beyond saving
preeminence; excellence; superiority; transcendence
to pile up; to heap up; to stir up; to enliven; to bring to a climax
production (e.g. play); direction