state; condition; the way things should be; ideal state; truth
how should I put it?; what shall I say?; well, you know; like
intently; single-mindedly; devotedly; solely; earnestly; with all one's heart
to work hard at; to devote oneself to; to be diligent in
usual; ordinary; normal; regular; general; common
originally; primarily; essentially; intrinsically; proper; rightful
unnecessary; not needed; not necessary
barren; sterile; infertile; unproductive (e.g. discussion); fruitless
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
rather; better; instead; if anything
as time passes; with the passing of time; with time
to lose; to miss (a change, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)
to take back; to regain; to get back; to recover
stepping (in place); stamping (up and down); stomping; standstill; stalemate
not necessarily; not entirely; not altogether
off the mark; off base; misdirected; irrelevant
hunting; harvesting (e.g. berries, fruit); picking; gathering
search; lookup; hunt; (item of) research; exploration; investigation
main; principal; main dish; main course; main part; principal part
throwing in; inserting; investment; commitment (of funds, personnel, etc.); launching (a product into the market); introduction
concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every
to negotiate (with someone about); to talk over (something with); to tackle someone (about); to throw on each other; to splash (water) on each other; to pour on each other
to attack; to assault; to assail
to defy accepted norms; to go off the rails; to be eccentric
situation; (present) state of affairs; circumstances
advance arrangements; preparatory meeting; overlap (of a coat, etc.); (arch.) making something match exactly
rest; recess; vacation; holiday; dormancy (of a silkworm prior to moulting)
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
to count on; to expect; to put confidence in; to trust in; to depend on
low (level, value, price, etc.)
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
anyhow; anyway; somehow or other; apart from ...; setting ... aside
sense of impending crisis; sense of danger
to become blunt; to grow dull; to become less capable; to weaken; to falter
accident; incident; trouble; circumstances; reasons
to be tied together; to be connected to; to lead to; to be related to; to be related (by blood)
moderate (degree); proper (amount); temperate; suitable
feeling of tension; air of tension; tension; nervousness
to keep; to preserve; to hold; to last; to endure; to keep well (food)
periodic; regular; routine