first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
living thing; organism; creature; biology
getting closer; drawing nearer; being not much different; being near (age, skill, etc.); becoming close (i.e. friendly); becoming intimate
strange; weird; odd; strange thing; strange person
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
at any cost; at any price; at any expense
to live through; to survive
to determine (esp. a culprit or underlying cause); to pin down; to ascertain; (arch.) to stab to death
goal; target; aim; mark; sign; landmark
to be decided; to be settled; to be unchanging; to be the same (as always); to be a fixed rule; to be destined; to be well executed (of a manoeuvre in a sport, game, etc.)
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly
start; commencement; beginning; initiation
decision; determination; resolution
severe; harsh; hard; cruel; rigorous
environment; circumstance
business; task; use; purpose; for the use of ...; used for ...
to add (numbers); to add (something); to top up (with something); to take care of (e.g. one's business)
to forget; to leave carelessly; to be forgetful of; to forget about; to forget (an article)
to search about for; to hunt around for; to look high and low for; to look everywhere for
to surround; to encircle; to besiege; to lay siege to; to play (go, shogi, etc.)
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to gratefully accept
to be attentive to small details; to be attentive to others (or others' concerns); to have one's mind turn groundlessly to something negative
to hide; to be hidden; to conceal oneself; to disappear
literal translation; direct translation
unthinkable; unexpected; absolutely not!; far from it!; (it was) no bother at all; not at all
to be surprised; to be astonished
to move (house); to transfer (department); to change the target of interest or concern; to elapse (passage of time); to be permeated by a colour or scent; to be infected
(earthenware) mortar (for grinding)
grass; weed; (arch.) ninja; not genuine; substandard; LOL
to mix; to stir; to blend
to mash; to grind; to pulverize; to dissipate (a fortune); to run through; to lose
place; spot; address; district; area; one's house; point
container; receptacle; vessel; packaging
to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
complete; completion; perfection; accomplishment
colour; color; complexion; skin colour; look (on one's face); expression; appearance
bluish-green; turquoise; aqua
tool; implement; means; furniture
skillful; skilful; adroit; clever; shrewd; ingenious
impressions; thoughts; feelings; reactions
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to hug; to have (a thought or feeling); to hold; to harbour (suspicion, doubt, etc.)
to accompany; to follow; to keep up with
should; must; -able; probably; likely