even if; even though; although one might say; although called
to give up; to abandon (hope, plans); to resign oneself (to)
possibility; chance; potential; potentiality; possibility (modal property of a proposition containing no logical contradiction)
passing (an exam); pass; success; meeting (specifications, standards, etc.); passing (inspection); qualification
for (e.g. "she dances well for an eight-year old"); considering it's (something or someone)
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
one long cylindrical thing; one film, TV show, etc.; one version; one book; a certain book; ippon; one point
reckless; thoughtless; rash; ill-advised; impulsive; mad (e.g. scheme)
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
(one's) older sister; (one's) elder sister; girl
ticket; coupon; bond; certificate
kiss; squeak (of a mouse); with a slurp
subtle; delicate; difficult; complex; doubtful; questionable
very; extremely; absurd; ridiculous; excessive; extreme
to rub; to scrub; to scrape; to draw near; to press
direction; orientation; bearing; course (e.g. of action)
to decide to; to pretend that; to make a practice of doing; to make it a rule to
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather
outside ...; beyond ...; not included in ...
maternity leave; paternity leave
have a good day; take care; see you
to choose; to select; to pick (out)
to achieve results; to be successful (in a venture, etc.)
guarantee; security; assurance; warranty
charming; fascinating; attractive
just what you'd expect from ...; that's just like (him, her, etc.); that's (exactly) why ...; that's (precisely) the reason ...
to raise; to lift; to boost; to enhance
regarding; in; to; towards; with regards to
professional team (usu. in sport); pro team
final; eventual; ultimate
challenge; defiance; dare; attempt; try
head office; main office; main shrine; this company; this shrine
for a moment; for a minute; for a while; for some time; for the time being; for now
examination; exam; test; trial; experiment; test
to put to use; to make good use of; to exploit
to think hard; to brood over; to worry too much (about); to torment oneself (with the thought of)
to be related; to be connected; to be joined together; to result in; to lead to; to bring about
painful; difficult; distressing; (psychologically) difficult; straitened (circumstances); tight (financial situation)
finally; at last; in the end; ultimately
admission ticket for an examination
contents; interior; substance; content; (sword) blade
to quiet; to calm down; to compose oneself; to settle down