whirlpool; maelstrom; vortex; spiral (shape, pattern)
sacred precincts; sanctuary; consecrated ground; issue that is regarded as being off-limits; matter that is not up for discussion
development; evolution; expansion; spreading out; expansion (of an algebraic expression); development (of a three-dimensional shape)
absorption; suction; aspiration; attraction; draw
to seal (letter); to prevent; to forbid; to block
to take advantage of one's carelessness; to perform a surprise attack
in some way or other; one way or another; somehow; only just; barely
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
to break; to destroy; to wreck; to ruin; to break (a bill, etc.)
speciality; specialty; subject of study; expert; area of expertise
dainty; delicate (e.g. fingers); fine; sensitive; delicate (feelings, sense, etc.); subtle
rough (estimate, manner, etc.); crude; broad; loose; careless (work)
to be shut; to close; to be firm (of a body, face, etc.); to be well-knit; to be locked; to tighten
leaving a decision to someone else (often of a meal to be selected by the chef); omakase
suddenly; all of a sudden
in an instant; instantly; in a moment; instantaneously; in the twinkling of an eye
whirlpool; swirl; eddy; vortex; maelstrom
rivalry (between two equally strong sides); struggle for supremacy; competing (with); vying (with); contending (with); being an equal match (for)
maintaining the status quo
uninterested; unconcerned; plain; light; flowing gently
to state; to express; to mention
to destroy; to crush; to break by striking; to spoil; to ruin
above ground; on the ground; earth's surface; this world; this earth
to recognise; to recognize; to know by sight; to become acquainted with
ill will; spite; bad meaning; mala fides; bad faith; malice
I'm off; see you later; to go (and then come back)
it cannot be that...; it is highly unlikely that...; it is impossible that...
in proportion to; just as much as
compensation; indemnification; reparation; consideration
to name; to call; to christen; to term
for the first time in one's life
according to; reads; reading; is written; says; states
so what?; what of it?; and?; why do you ask?
time; years; days; the Moon and the Sun
favourable; favorable; doing well; OK; all right
to be able (to); to be possible (to)
to decrease (in size or number); to diminish; to abate
image (on a screen); picture (e.g. on a TV); video; film; reflection; image (in one's mind)