superior (in rank); top; higher order (e.g. byte); host computer (of connected device)
to be open (to traffic); to lead (to); to flow (of a liquid, current, etc.); to pass (through); to be conveyed (of an intention, meaning, etc.); to be understood (by); to be well versed (in)
formation; establishment; conclusion (e.g. of a deal); reaching (e.g. an agreement); being valid (of a theory, argument, etc.); holding
to meet (by chance); to come across; to meet (e.g. of rivers, highways, etc.); to emerge and engage (an enemy)
or something; or something like that; or words to that effect; something or other
exchange (e.g. cultural); interchange; interaction; alternating current; AC
league; federation; union
countries; (various) nations
concerning ...; over ...; about ...; centering on ...
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
life story; personal narrative; story of one's life
searching for a marriage partner; marriage hunting; activities leading to marriage (e.g. dating, courtship)
descendant; progeny; offspring
homophony; same pronunciation; unison; same pitch; (in) one voice; (speaking in) unison
small number; few; minority
to all appearances; no matter how you look at it
to wander from place to place; to change jobs
so far; up to now; hitherto; that's enough (for today); it ends here
meeting; rendezvous; meeting for the first time; coming across; confluence
slightest connection; slender connection; sliver (e.g. of hope); one thread
result; consequence; consequently; as a result; as a result of; following
sweet-smelling; fragrant; aromatic; good (reputation, condition, results, etc.); favorable
lonely (e.g. person, feeling); lonesome; desolate; deserted; sad; lacking
probatio diabolica; devil's proof
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
difficult; hard; impossible; unfeasible; fussy; particular; gloomy
thoughtlessly; rashly; unwisely; halfway; half-done; incomplete
small amount; jot; nothing much; (to a) slight degree; wee bit
discharge; evacuation; emission (e.g. of CO2); ejection; excretion
rate; ratio; proportion; percentage
decimal point; radix point
common; commonplace; pulp paper; granulated sugar
rather; better; instead; if anything
to make noise; to make racket; to rustle; to swoosh; to make merry; to clamor; to clamour
opening (one's mouth) wide; saying "aah"; crying loudly; wailing; bawling
what with A and B; such things as A and B; A and B and so on; denotes uncertainty
impertinent; saucy; cheeky; impudent; audacious; cocky
to throw violently against; to slam against; to strike; to thrust at someone (e.g. a letter)
as you (they, etc.) say; as you suggest; I absolutely agree
gossip; corner of the mouth
to lift (with a crane, ropes, etc.); to raise; to hoist; to manipulate (a price) upward; to (artificially) raise; to push up
(tobacco) pipe with metal tipped stem; kiseru; cheating on train fare by buying tickets covering only the first and last portions of the journey
counselling service (counseling); life matters advice service
though; even if; whether ... or ...
horse sashimi; horse meat sashimi; basashi