to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
to tie; to fasten; to hitch; to secure (trust, patronage of customers, etc.); to keep (an employee, someone's interest, etc.); to save (someone's life)
as (i.e. in the role of); for (i.e. from the viewpoint of); apart from... (used to change the topic); even (e.g. "not even a single person"); thinking that...; trying to...
what; you-know-what; that thing; whatsit; whachamacallit; (not) at all; (not) in the slightest
should do; ought to do; must do
end; conclusion; last; final; no sooner than; once
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; shapely; neatly; cleanly; without trouble; clearly
until now; so far; up to the present
alone; by oneself; on one's own
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
also; too; not ... either; (it's not possible) no matter what; although one might wish otherwise
to be unable to; to find difficult (unpleasant, awkward, painful) to do; to serve two or more functions or roles simultaneously; to contain (or combine) two or more features; to work in two or more jobs simultaneously (positions, etc.); to do alongside
I'm afraid to say; I'm sorry to say; unfortunately
being out of time; passing the deadline; time-out
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
to cry; to weep; to sob; to howl
lost child; lost person; stray child; missing child
service; duty; business; Buddhist religious services
to bear; to carry on one's back; to take responsibility for; to accept a duty; to receive (wound); to incur (damage)
family; members of a family
to abandon; to fail; to desert; to forsake
readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation
jaw; chin; barb (of a fishhook)
blue; azure; green; pale; gray; unripe
to flicker; to quiver; to waver; to sway
flame; blaze; flames (of intense emotion, e.g. love, jealousy, anger); passion
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
will; volition; intention; intent; determination
hesitation; bewilderment; illusion; delusion; inability to reach enlightenment
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
kindness; intimacy; friendship
to (take out and) show; to demonstrate; to point out (finger, clock hand, needle, etc.); to indicate; to show
to break; to be broken; to be folded; to give in; to back down; to turn (a corner)
dainty; delicate; slender; fragile (e.g. furniture); delicate; frail
presence (impressive quality)
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
to dart one's eyes about; to be surprised; to be bewildered; to be confused; to be flustered
programme; program; plans; arrangements
frantic; frenetic; inevitable death; brinkmate (inevitable checkmate)
to nod one's head; to nod yes; to agree
right away; without delay; as soon as possible; very soon
tearing up and discarding (e.g. documents); disposal (e.g. weaponry); annulment; cancellation; reversal (of an original ruling)
distinction; difference; separate; different; exception; exclusion
to marry (of a woman); to become a bride; to marry into (a family); (arch.) to have sexual intercourse