standard practice; playing by the book; established tactic; joseki (jōseki); standard sequence of moves (esp. in a corner)
main theater of war; principal battlefield; main market; principal area of competition
favorite (to win); favourite; one's heart's desire; first choice; chocolate given to a man on Valentine's day out of genuine sentiment
to spread (of a rumour, news, etc.); to travel; to be handed down (from generation to generation); to be passed down; to be introduced (to a country, region, etc.); to be brought; to be conveyed (of a feeling, impression, etc.)
to see to it that ...; to make sure that ...; to try to ...; to make an effort to ...
in; at; on; as for; regarding; with regards to
human nature; human heart; public feeling; people's sentiments; consciousness; awareness
grasping; seizing; holding; commanding; having control over
to worry (about); to fuss (over); to be careful (about); to pay attention (to); to take (good) care of
therefore; and so; for that reason; accordingly; consequently; hence
item; heading; category; headword (in a dictionary, encyclopedia, etc.); entry
to incline; to lean; to devote oneself to; to concentrate on; to ruin; to squander
to wear; to be dressed in; to be adorned in; to clad oneself with
(outward) looks; features; face; countenance; expression
to give up; to admit defeat; to throw in the towel
small quantity; small amount; narrowmindedness
flesh; meat; flesh (of a fruit); pulp; the physical body (as opposed to the spirit); flesh; thickness
to behave; to conduct oneself; to act; to treat (someone) to (food or drink); to entertain (e.g. to lunch)
festival; feast; harassment by an Internet pitchfork mob; online shaming; galore (as in "goals galore"); frenzy
to enjoy; to take pleasure in; to have a good time; to look forward to
armament; soldier's equipment
to break; to be broken; to be folded; to give in; to back down; to turn (a corner)
for a short while; for a brief period; soon; in a short while
taking a breather; relaxation; rest; vent; ventilation opening
though; although; notwithstanding; while; as; at the same time as
10th day of the month; ten days
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
land near a castle; castle town
yes; indeed; ha!; what?; huh?; sigh
vacantly; blankly; openmouthed; with one's mouth wide-open; with a whack; with a thump
to tease; to make fun of; to poke fun at; to make a crack about; to chaff; to kid
whole; entirety; to begin with; in the first place; ... the heck (e.g. "what the heck?"); ... in the world (e.g. "why in the world?")
to take command; to give direction
damn; damn it; feces; excrement; damn; damned; very
(afternoon) nap; sleeping during the day; siesta
remarks; comments; way of talking; speaking style; excuse; topic (of conversation)
reliable; dependable; trustworthy; hopeful; promising
guard; sentinel; garrison
such; like that; in that way
well; properly; best regards; please remember me; just like ...; as though one were ...
brittle; fragile; weak; tender-hearted; sentimental; easily moved