to start a journey; to embark on a trip; to set forth; to hit the trail
class (of students); group (of people); party; lot; bunch; crime family; organized-crime syndicate
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
to wait for a long time; to wait and wait; to eagerly await
(stage) appearance; performance; participation (e.g. in a tournament)
to shake; to sway; to waver
immediately; right away; at once; instantly
(swimming) pool; pool (billiards); pool (together)
setting up specially; special installation
change; modification; alteration; revision; amendment
thrust; charge; digging into (a matter); depth; straight man (of a comedy duo); quip; jab
athletic meet (esp. at school); sports day
careful; cautious; prudent; discreet; deliberate
coolness; calmness; composure; all right; fine; OK
firearms; missile; projectile weapon
to take out; to carry out; to bring out from where it belongs; to mention something; to broach a topic; to bring up (a subject)
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude
breasts; boobies; tits; breast milk
chic; smart; understanding; considerate; familiar with worldly pleasures (esp. sexual relations, geisha districts and red-light districts)
concentration (of efforts, forces, etc.); gathering together; regimentation; marshalling; mobilization
work (film, book); production; creation; turning (something) out
bureau; department; office (e.g. post, telephone); broadcasting station (e.g. television, radio); affair; situation
purveyor (to the Imperial Household, etc.); company (or restaurant, place, etc.) that caters to or is popular with a specific clientele
simply; merely; only; solely
to strip someone; to help someone remove (clothes)
part; portion; amount; worth (as in "two days' worth"); one's means; one's place; one's duty
both hands; both arms; ten
to be closed; to be blocked; to be clogged; to be plugged up; to be occupied; to be taken (e.g. accommodation)
cowardly; craven; unfair; mean; sneaky
restoration; repair; mending
taste (in fashion, music, etc.); sense (e.g. of humour); flair
increased volume or quantity
to mind; to care about; to be an issue; to matter; to keep company; to care for; to interfere with
as you were; return to your original position!; er, rather
technology; engineering; technique; skill; art; craft
gift; boon; (good) result; fruit (e.g. of one's efforts)
to notice; to become aware; to be scrupulous; to be attentive; to recover consciousness; to come to oneself
to lose consciousness; to faint; to black out
to carry; to transport; to come; to go; to wield (a tool, etc.); to use