ordinary person; member of the general public; non-celebrity
no more than; just; only; mere; goes no further than
how about ...?; I wonder; I don't know
finally; after; following; at the end (of)
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
matter being discussed (e.g. in a private conversation); it's not your business; it doesn't matter (to you); our side of the story (in contrast to another's version)
to be suspicious of; to be doubtful of; to be dubious of
daring; fearless; intrepid; bold; tough
considerable; great; important; significant; a big deal
surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
brutal; cruel; merciless; ruthless; cold-blooded
to float; to set afloat; to show on one's face (smile, sadness, etc.); to recall; to call to mind
to accomplish; to finish; to fulfill
gallant; brave; imposing; awe-inspiring; severe; biting
to represent; to signify; to reveal; to show; to express; to make widely known
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
joy; delight; rapture; pleasure; gratification; rejoicing
to hold down; to twist someone's arm; to force (someone) to yield (e.g. an argument); to make (someone) surrender
domination; rule; direction; management; control (e.g. over one's emotions); determining (e.g. one's fate)
genius; prodigy; natural gift
yours sincerely; respectfully yours
(former) imperial university
sorcery; black magic; netherworld; world outside the six realms where evil spirits roam
to lose; to miss (a change, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)
the future (usually distant); future tense; the world to come
even; if only; if just; as long as; the only thing needed
to handle (men); to master (a tool); to manage; to acquire a command of (a language)
war; battle; match; game; competition
early stages (of a game); opening phase
hit; success; guess; prediction; affability; friendliness; sensation
shortening; contraction; reduction; curtailment; abbreviation
to push out; to project; to stick out; to hand over (e.g. to the police)
continuation; succession; series
bipartite; in two parts; double
combo (esp. a small jazz group); combination; set; combo (set of actions performed in sequence)
funny; amusing; strange; odd; improper; unsuitable
few; a little; scarce; insufficient; seldom