rather; sooner; preferably
next term; next period; next version; next release
security; guarantee; collateral (e.g. mortgage)
to say something is all right; to give the all-clear (e.g. to do something)
towards (a destination); for the purpose of; with the goal of; targeting (a group, a demographic)
to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.); to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.); to be suited to
alright; all right; right on; looking good; OK; okay
retirement; retiring (from a race, match, etc.); dropping out
to remind (someone of something); to call attention to; to make sure of; to emphasize; to emphasise
arrangement (of resources); deployment; stationing; posting; disposition; configuration
to arrive at; to reach; to sit on; to sit at (e.g. the table)
to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil; to get excited (at); to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.); to ferment; to melt (of metal)
to be packed (with); to be full (space, schedule, etc.); to be blocked (road, pipe, nose, etc.); to be clogged; to shorten (width, interval, etc.); to shrink (shirt, word form, etc.); to be at a loss
slightly; lightly; thinly; faintly; dimly
one's cherished opinion; pet theory
to point; to nominate; to select someone; to identify; to indicate; to play (a game of shogi)
disadvantage; drawback; demerit; bad point; minus
answer; reply; response; answer; solution; result
beginning of the game; kickoff; face-off
freebie (e.g. with a purchase); something additional; price reduction; discount; exaggeration
as soon as...; just after...; immediately after...; hurriedly; in haste; quickly
disqualification; elimination; incapacity; being unfit for one's role; being a failure
to make a mistake; to mess up; to make an error; to err
strange; weird; wonder; mystery; cleverness; adroitness
barefaced (e.g. lie); shameless; transparent; pure white; very clear
to be descended from; to inherit (a disposition, etc.) from one's ancestors
(physical) appearance (of a person); one's face and figure
to be in the news; to be talked about; to become a popular topic of conversation; to become the talk of the town; to become topical
as a child; when one was a child
lightly rolling (of a small and round thing); pleasant, high-pitched sound (e.g. bell, young woman's laughter); changing frequently (e.g. conversation, plans); (occurring) in rapid succession (e.g. sumo wrestlers being defeated); roly-poly; chirp chirp (sound of insects); ribbit ribbit (sound of frogs)
to sympathize with; to sympathise with; to think of (a far-off person, place, etc.); to cast one's mind to; to worry about; to feel anxious about
to be visible to; to be seen by; to meet one's eyes
conversely; on the contrary
slow; clumsy; stupid; irritating
to lose; to miss (a change, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)
dramatic decrease; sharp drop; sudden fall
to concentrate one's effort (on something)
goblin; apparition; monster; ghost; phantom; spectre
field of flowers; flower garden; flower bed
to feel depressed; to be down
to spread out; to lay out; to take a position; to impose widely (e.g. over a city)