necessary; needed; essential; necessity; need; requirement
at the critical moment; when the time comes; when it's most important; when necessary; in an emergency; when push comes to shove
to set aside; to keep in reserve; to hold on to
lightning; thunder; god of thunder; god of lightning; anger; fit of anger
dragon (esp. a Chinese dragon); naga; semi-divine human-cobra chimera in Hindu and Buddhist mythology; promoted rook
extent; scope; sphere; range; span
all; whole; entire; complete (set); in total
strict order; peremptory command
mouse; rat; dark gray; dark grey; slate (color, colour)
embodiment; realization; materialization
to be helpful; to be useful
halfway; half measures; unfinished; incomplete; by halves; half-baked
abdomen; belly; womb; one's mind; one's real intentions; courage; nerve
to stand; to rise; to find oneself (e.g. in a difficult position); to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)
by the way; incidentally; even if; no matter (who, what, when, where, why, how)
(personal) appearance; (personal) grooming; essential skill; required knowledge
to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to work out (e.g. business deal); to arrange (e.g. marriage)
abundant; plentiful; rich; wealthy; open (mind); relaxed
to give candid advice; to give harsh but honest advice; to admonish
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
just because; even if; even though
playing; play (margin between on and off, gap before pressing button or lever has an effect)
manner of speaking; verbal argument; objection; protesting a decision (esp. that of a sumo referee); rumor; rumour
to get angry; to get mad; to tell someone off; to scold; to be angular; to be square
jealousy; roasted rice cake
provocation; stirring up; arousal; excitement; stimulation
to ward off (e.g. an attack); to fend off (e.g. a question); to elude; to evade; to dodge; to turn aside (e.g. a joke)
easy; simple; easygoing; lighthearted; simplistic
manner of speaking; mode of expression; way of saying something
that child; that kid; that boy; (arch.) you
instead of; in place of; as a substitute for; in exchange for; in return for; to make up for
cute; adorable; dear; precious; innocent; childlike
to hold one's tongue; to shut up
to sigh; to breathe a sigh
and; thereupon; because of that
last drink (of sake); last glass; last cup
to deliver; to forward; to send; to report; to notify; to file notice (to the authorities)
good; OK; all right; fine; very well; will do
rather; sooner; preferably
to send to; to deliver; to escort (a person) home