the vertical; height; front-to-back; length; north-to-south; vertical (relationship)
to wave; to shake; to sprinkle; to throw (dice); to cast (actor); to allocate (work); to turn down (somebody)
and the like; such as; or something; something like; I hear that ...; people say that...
unrelated; irrelevant; unconcerned; unconnected
absurd; unreasonable; extreme; senseless; disorderly; chaotic
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
to apply (a rule); to be applicable; to come under (a category); to fulfill; to hold true
present (e.g. government, administration); current; existing
(present) head of a family
opposite side; bottom; rear; back; lining; inside; in the shadows
circumstances; conditions; situation; reasons; state of affairs
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
to start; to begin; to start up (a business, society, etc.); to open (e.g. a store); to start ...; to begin to ...
potentiality; likelihood; possibility; availability
(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
probability; likelihood; chances
raising one's hand; show of hands (e.g. for a vote); salute
if that's the case ...; if so ...; that being the case ...
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
strong; potent; strong; brawny; good (at); skilled; being able to handle
to start a journey; to embark on a trip; to set forth; to hit the trail
sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly
childhood friend; friend from infancy; old playmate
yes; yeah; hum; hmmm; oof
origin; source; base; basis; cause; ingredient; material
(the) positive; yang (in Chinese divination); the open; visible place
what is called; as it is called; the so-called; known as; so to speak
soldier; combatant; warrior
seeming ...; appearing ...; -ish; like a ...; typical of ...
continent; continental Asia (esp. mainland China); continental Europe
the expectation is that ...; the reason is that ...; the fact is that ...; the explanation is that ...; it is that ...
to cross over; to cross; to pass through; to exceed; to surpass; to be more (than)
previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
miko; shrine maiden; young girl or woman (trad. an unmarried virgin) who assists priests at shrines; medium; sorceress; shamaness
young lady of noble birth; princess (esp. in Western contexts, tales, etc.); girl; small; cute; (arch.) prostitute