as (one pleases, one is told, etc.); wherever (e.g. one's feet take one); according to
to move; to stir; to operate; to run; to make a move; to take action; to be touched
doll; puppet; marionette; puppet (person under the control of another); straw man; yes-man
uncharted territory; unknown waters; unfamiliar terrain
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
wherein; therein; thereinto
reaction; response; physical reaction (to a stimulus); observable response (of an organism); reaction; effect
to catch; to capture; to grab; to clutch; to catch hold of (someone); to stop (e.g. a stranger in the street)
to take out; to get out; to put out; to reveal; to submit (e.g. thesis); to turn in; to publish
hah (derisively); pooh; pfft (of something disappearing); poof; huff; puff
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first
to try (out); to have a try (at); to test; to put to the test
early-morning treat (traditionally given to children in some parts of Japan); wake-up sweet
I wonder; should I?; is it?; I wish that; I hope that
well done!; good job!; good work!; you did it!; bravo!
existing (at the present moment); alright; acceptable; to be (usu. of inanimate objects); to have
very difficult to ...; nearly impossible to ...
(your) words; what you say; what you have said; a few words (of welcome, advice, etc.)
expression of appreciation (for someone's efforts); thanks
language; dialect; word; phrase; speech; (manner of) speaking
regrettable; unfortunate; disappointing; vexing
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
to conjecture; to comprehend; to surmise; to understand; to estimate
beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)
stone; rock; jewel; precious stone; flint (in a lighter); (round) game piece
to show; to display; to make (something or someone) look ...; to present an appearance of ...; to make (something) worth watching; to be entertaining; to have (something) looked at (by a specialist)
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
(those) who are; (that) which is; in the capacity of
to drive (e.g. a horse, carriage); to control; to manage; to govern; to rule
many; numerous; large amount of; large quantity of; frequent; common
confidence; trust; faith; credit
reins; bridle; control; the reins (on)
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
to clasp; to grasp; to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to seize (power); to hold (the reins)
beginning; outset; first; onset
to leave (a matter, decision, etc. to someone); to entrust (to someone); to leave (to chance, one's imagination, etc.); to let (take its own course); to use (money, strength, spare time, etc.) to the full; to use freely
plan; policy; means; fifth principle of the Eight Principles of Yong; right upward flick
leaving (a decision, job, etc.) to someone else; entrusting; leaving the choice of a meal to the chef; omakase
genuine article; real thing; real deal
science; to think about scientifically; to think in terms of science
to be resurrected; to be resuscitated; to be rehabilitated; to be recalled (e.g. memories); to be brought back
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
person; someone; human beings; mankind; human (Homo sapiens); (other) people; others