originally; by nature; from the start
cannot (do); it is impossible that...; it is (highly) unlikely that...
to be helpful; to be dependable; to stand by (someone)
light; well-lit; bright (of a colour); brightly-coloured; cheerful; bright; encouraging (for the future of a project, etc.)
one by one; one each; one at a time
to smash; to crush; to shut down; to put out of business; to wreck; to break; to butcher
unhappiness; sorrow; misfortune; death (usu. of a relative); bereavement
how can (one) do something
extent; scope; sphere; range; span
if so; in that case; in that situation
to arrive at (after a struggle); to finally reach; to find one's way to; to finally hit on (e.g. an idea)
all one's power (strength, energy, efforts); one's utmost
one turn; spinning around; complete change; reversal; (an) about-face
when it becomes; when it comes to
to grant (request, wish); to answer (prayer); to fulfill (conditions); to meet (requirements)
force; strength; capability; ability; efficacy; effect; effort
to borrow; to have a loan; to rent; to hire
date (with someone); (social) outing (for two); date night; date (day)
strategy meeting; council of war
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
thrust; charge; digging into (a matter); depth; straight man (of a comedy duo); quip; jab
to put in; to let in; to admit; to accept; to accept; to comply; to include
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
one's normal condition; one's usual state; keynote (esp. shamisen); proper key
to get; to earn; to understand; to comprehend; to receive something undesirable (e.g. a punishment); to get (ill)
right; correct; proper; righteous; just
term; terminology; wording; choice of words; phraseology
study; diligence; discount; reduction
to write down (what someone says); to take down dictation; to take notes (e.g. of a lecture); to copy out (a text)
notebook; copy-book; note; noting down; (musical) note; laptop (computer)
likability; favorability; popularity
to be taught; to learn; to take lessons in
to start writing; to begin (a book, letter, etc.)
furnished with; including; attached to; impression; appearance; luck; sociality
surface; face (i.e. the visible side of an object); front (of a building, etc.); obverse side (i.e. "head") of a coin; outside; exterior; appearance
correct; right; correct interpretation (answer, solution)
tune; tone; vein; mood; condition; state of health
genuine; real; full-scale; full-blown; full-fledged; professional
to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
lesson; class work; teaching; instruction