(practical) application; putting to practical use; applied (e.g. physics, linguistics, research)
possible; potential; practicable; feasible
operation; management; handling; manipulating (to one's benefit); manipulation; influencing
to go smoothly; to turn out well; to do the trick; to have peaceful relations
to brush away; to sweep aside; to repel (e.g. enemy); to drive away; to rout
relief; reassurance; recognition of right to land ownership (by the shogunate, a feudal lord, etc.); (arch.) living safely surrounded by walls
to sigh; to breathe a sigh
to compare; to make a comparison (between); to compete (on); to measure (one's strength, ability, etc. against another's)
some; few; a number of; somewhat; to a certain extent; a bit
surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency
to run (of liquid); to spread; to blur; to blot; to ooze; to well up (of tears, etc.)
is that so?; I see; right; oh
I see; that's right; indeed
Mr; Mrs; Miss; politeness marker
(talent) scout; recruiter; scouting; headhunting; Boy Scouts; Girl Scouts
first-person plural (or singular); second or third person plural (implies speaker is of higher status than those referred to)
to maintain; to continue to have
charisma (i.e. attractiveness, charm); charisma (i.e. divinely conferred power or talent); charism; charismatic person; someone famous (usu. for their talent); celebrity
yes; yeah; hum; hmmm; oof
capable person; talented person; human resources; personnel
charming; fascinating; attractive
way; method; means; resource; course
to be troubled; to have difficulty; to be bothered; to be inconvenienced; to be badly off; to be hard up
to be confused; to be bewildered; to be taken aback
abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning
to begin to say; to start talking; to broach (a matter); to be the first to say; to suggest (doing); to propose
because of; owing to; due to
to take (a resource, e.g. time or money); to hang; to come into view; to arrive; to come under (a contract, a tax); to start (engines, motors); to attend
insane; crazy; nuts; out of one's mind
to obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to follow (a person); to accompany; to go alongside (e.g. a river); to follow (e.g. a sign)
intelligence network; information network
to give; to do (something) for
instead; but (on the other hand)
guarantee; security; assurance; warranty
laughing a ringing laugh; having a hearty laugh; roaring with laughter
with a click; with a snap; ornamental clip (hair, obi, etc.)
to close (e.g. book, eyes, meeting, etc.); to shut
cold (to the touch); chilly; icy; (emotionally) cold; coldhearted; unfeeling
pointed end; tip; point; forefront; vanguard; spearhead
to thrust at someone (e.g. a weapon); to point (a gun, knife, etc.) at; to hold up threateningly to (someone's face); to present forcefully (demand, document, etc.); to confront someone with (evidence, facts, etc.); to force upon
judgment; judgement; decision; verdict
law; act; method; mood; dharma; law
unsightly; ungraceful; clumsy; awkward; unpresentable; unshapely
public execution; public embarrassment
to save; to rescue; to help; to assist; to support (financially); to contribute (to)