hobby; pastime; tastes; preference; liking
actual profit; practical use; benefit
hiding one's embarrassment
to become loose; to slacken (e.g. rope); to become less tense; to relax; to slacken (e.g. coldness, supervision); to become lax; to become softer (e.g. ground, facial expression)
to get on a horse; to mount a horse
to change (e.g. a bill); to transfer (e.g. money); to switch over; to move over
forward; frontward; ahead; rectangular front
horse riding; horseback riding; horseback rider
behind; in the rear; in back
commander; commanding officer; CO
substance; essence; real (in economics, vs. nominal, e.g. real interest rate); substantive; substantial
person in charge (including a supervisory role for other staff); person responsible for ...; responsible party; supervisor; manager
society; public; community; social studies
face; official stance; public position or attitude (as opposed to private thoughts); ceremony for the erection of the framework of a house
though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless
to repeat; to do something over again
(playing) a game of go, shogi or chess, etc.
pair; two kinds; two ways
to become known; to come to light; to be known; to be understood; to clearly not amount to much; to be insignificant
although I say; although one might say; although called
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
(real) ability; true strength; merit; arms; force
indeed; really; very; extremely; absolutely; certainly
method; process; manner; way; means; technique
comparatively; relatively
profit; gains; benefit; advantage; grace (of God, Buddha, etc.) (esp. as attained through rightful actions, prayer, adherence to one's faith, etc.); blessing
to emphasize; to attach importance to
for example; for instance; e.g.
to look back on (the past); to reflect on; to look behind (at); to turn round (and look); to consider; to concern oneself about
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
as ... as one can; as ... as possible; as much as possible
minimum; lowest; minimal; least
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
to rank next to; to come after
spirit; drive; vigour; ambition; aspiration
thick; deep; kind; cordial; abundant
to arrive at; to reach; to sit on; to sit at (e.g. the table)
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
judgment; judgement; discernment