to request; to beg; to call; to order; to entrust to; to rely on
to think (about, of); to think over; to consider; to bear in mind; to think (that); to believe; to intend (to do)
(not) even once; (not) ever
beginning; outset; first; onset
in this way; like this; this (much); so; uh; er
clanging (of a bell); jangling; ding-dong; continuously; incessantly; one after another
senior (at school, work, etc.); superior; elder; older person; predecessor
splendid; magnificent; utter (esp. defeat); total; (arch.) something worth seeing; (arch.) sight
standard; criterion; norm; benchmark; measure; gauge
diligently; seriously; perfectly; properly; sufficiently; satisfactorily
cold; frigid; dignified; distinguished; (of an atmosphere) tense; nerve-racking
suffix for familiar person
(in a) long time; long time (ago); while (ago); long ago; long while (ago); (in a) long while
also; too; not ... either; (it's not possible) no matter what; although one might wish otherwise
kombu (usu. Saccharina japonica); konbu; kelp; any edible species from the family Laminariaceae
result; consequence; consequently; as a result; as a result of; following
how; in what way; how about
time (for, to do); time (to finish a race, lap, etc.); time-out; thyme
clear; transparent; clearing (a high-jump bar, hurdle, etc.); overcoming; getting through; clearing (the ball; in soccer); clearing (e.g. a checked box)
moreover; furthermore; nevertheless; and yet
this; last (couple of years, etc.); these; you (as in "you liar")
what; how many; many; a lot of; several; a few
floral pattern; flourish; ornament; star (actor, player, etc.)
live broadcast (radio, TV); live coverage
it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
leaving (a decision, job, etc.) to someone else; entrusting; leaving the choice of a meal to the chef; omakase
to give; to confer; to bestow; to kindly do for one; to oblige; to favour
this sort of; this kind of; like this; such
already; previously; before; undeniably; unmistakably
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
(one's) older brother; young man; sonny; lad
first person (to do); person going first; first place; top position; person in the top position
in one go; in one gulp; in one breath; suddenly; all of a sudden; all at once
to establish a lead; to distinguish (between); to ascertain or tell the difference (between); to discriminate
to make good one's escape; to get away; to outrun; to hold on (and win); to win narrowly
tactics; strategy; military operation; naval operation
to be peevish; to sulk; to pout
ace; ace (of a team); leading player; ace; hotshot; ace (serve)
(ship's) anchor; anchor (final runner or swimmer in a relay race); (news) anchor; anchorman; anchor (in HTML); link to a previous post (on a message board); anchor (soccer position)
first-year student; first-year pupil; beginner; novice; annual; annual plant
overall victory; championship; winning the title; (being in) heaven; bliss; perfect contentment