to lose; to be defeated; to succumb; to give in; to be inferior to; to break out in a rash due to (e.g. lacquer, shaving, etc.)
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
north; the North; northern territories; North Korea; (arch.) north wind
mountain range; mountain belt
the whole area; all areas
grand; magnificent; majestic; great; sublime
river; stream; River; the ... river
to stream; to flow (liquid, time, etc.); to be washed away; to be carried; to drift; to float (e.g. clouds); to sweep (e.g. rumour, fire)
to go upstream; to go back (in time, to origin); to date back to; to trace back to
everything; all; the whole; entirely; completely; wholly
untouched; unused; intact
definitely; absolutely; absolute; unconditional; absoluteness
important person; influential figure; big shot; big thing; big one; big game
have no choice; there is nothing but; no more than
book; document; calligraphy (esp. Chinese); penmanship; handwriting; letter
document; letter; writing; contents (e.g. of a letter)
contract; compact; agreement
self-esteem; self-respect; self-importance; conceit; pride
anything and everything; just about everything
to snatch away; to dispossess; to steal
verbal promise; one's word
confidence; trust; faith; credit (finance)
careful; cautious; prudent; discreet; deliberate
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...; did not ...
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
job; work; duties; trade; skill
to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to coax; to wheedle; to soothe and humor (humour)
receiving; reception; eating; drinking; please; please do for me
with a rustling sound; rippling (of a stream, etc.); murmuring; slurping down (ochazuke); quickly and easily (e.g. write a letter); with ease
(written) contract; agreement
to finish writing; to complete; to write down (e.g. a list); to write out
trick that may deceive a child; transparent ploy; mere child's play; kid stuff; puerile trick
opinion; point of view; visual point
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
to write down; to note; to jot down; to remember
existing (at the present moment); alright; acceptable; to be (usu. of inanimate objects); to have