to flicker; to glimmer; to flit; to fall lightly (snow, rain)
to tie; to bind; to bear (fruit); to close (e.g. deal); to confirm; to connect (two distant places); to close tightly
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
advance arrangements; preparatory meeting; overlap (of a coat, etc.); (arch.) making something match exactly
reeking of liquor; smelling of alcohol
to ask a big favour; to ask unreasonable things; to be unreasonable
never mind that; don't worry about that; listen up
in accordance with; according to
careful selection; careful screening; hand-picking
as much as one can; as much as possible; if at all possible
possible; likely; probable
before very long; soon; someday; of the previously mentioned; of that number; among them
chief; main; principal; major
large country; major nation; great power; province of the highest rank (ritsuryo system)
to advance; to go forward; to precede; to go ahead (of); to make progress; to improve; to deepen
a long way off; matter for the future; not going to happen anytime soon
whether or not (in phrases like "I don't know whether or not I can come")
individual; private person; personal; private
to get in; to go in; to come in; to flow into; to set; to set in
invasion; incursion; raid; aggression; intrusion; trespass
extent; scope; sphere; range; span
dragon (esp. a Chinese dragon); naga; semi-divine human-cobra chimera in Hindu and Buddhist mythology; promoted rook
historic ruins (remains, relics); archeological site
structure; construction; makeup; framework; organization; pattern
four; four years of age; ten o'clock (old time system); Burakumin; cross grips
lower floor; downstairs; bottom of the stairs; foot of the stairs
watch-keeping; guard; lookout
underground; below the ground; world of the dead; the grave; underground (activities, movement, etc.); secret
hole; opening; pit; hollow; burrow; den; deficit
to dig; to excavate; to delve into; to dig up (e.g. vegetables); (for two men) to have anal sex
formation; molding; making up; repair (e.g. plastic surgery); replacement; -plasty
designation; specification; assignment; appointment; pointing at
to be open (to traffic); to lead to; to flow (liquid, current); to pass; to be understood; to be comprehended; to be honored
traveller; traveler; wayfarer; tourist
treasure chest; strongbox
rest; break; recess; intermission
institution; establishment; facility; home (for elderly, orphans, etc.)
skillful; skilful; adroit; clever; shrewd; ingenious