rather; better; instead; if anything
on the contrary; rather; all the more; instead
to perceive; to sense; to take in; to grasp; to feel
thank you (for the meal); that was a delicious meal; thank you (for displaying lovey-dovey behaviour)
in comparison to; rather than
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
(way of) life; living; livelihood; life circumstances
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
(just) making sure; just to be sure; just in case; for caution's sake
coolness; calmness; composure; all right; fine; OK
assistance; help; aid; support; reinforcement
earth; ground; place; territory; bottom (of a package, book, etc.); earth (one of the five elements)
to melt; to thaw; to fuse; to dissolve
to avoid (physical contact with); to avoid (situation); to ward off; to avert; to put aside; to move out of the way
anyhow; anyway; somehow or other; apart from ...; setting ... aside
to search for; to look for; to hunt for; to search (a house, pocket, etc.); to search through; to rummage in (e.g. a drawer)
to take (someone) with one; to bring along; to go with; to be accompanied by
safety; security; safely; without incident; good health; inaction
kapow; bang; bulging; filled to bursting; prostitute (catering to Occupation soldiers in Japan after WWII)
extermination (e.g. of pests, demons, bandits); elimination; making someone renounce worldly desires in order to concentrate on Buddha's teachings; curing illness
thank you for your hard work; I appreciate your efforts
activity (of a person, organization, animal, volcano, etc.); action; movie (esp. during the silent movie period)
suspension; stoppage; discontinuance; interruption
I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...; it appears as if ...
to scheme; to plan; to play a trick; to invent; to conspire; to frame up
showy; loud; gay; flashy; gaudy
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
sincerely; earnestly; repeatedly; over and over; again and again
reverse thrust; retrofiring; sudden mental derangement
to push; to press; to apply pressure from above; to press down; to stamp (i.e. a passport); to apply a seal; to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
handle; steering wheel; handlebar; handlebars; handle; screen name
to keep someone from doing; to stop; to prevent; to check; to hinder; to obstruct
exit; gateway; way out; outlet; vent; leak
to stop up; to close up; to stand in the way; to obstruct; to occupy; to fill up
to gain time; to play for time; to buy time
to know; to understand; to be aware of; to consent; to agree
willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations
to run around trying to escape; to run from place to place