to handle (men); to master (a tool); to manage; to acquire a command of (a language)
considerably; fairly; quite
to be helpful; to be dependable; to stand by (someone)
round (esp. in sports, negotiations, etc.); rounds (e.g. nurse, security guard, etc.)
start; commencement; beginning; initiation
just barely; only just; at the very limit; at the last moment
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
actual state (of things); real state; live; on-the-scene; reporting live; live coverage
to work (for); to be employed (at); to serve (as); to act (as); to conduct a religious service
explanation; commentary; exposition; elucidation
seat; location (of a gathering, etc.); place; position; post
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
pleased to meet you; how do you do; my regards (to someone); my greetings; best wishes
delay; lag; postponement; falling behind
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
also; too; not ... either; (it's not possible) no matter what; although one might wish otherwise
wow!; oh!; yeah!; alright!; waah!; boohoo!
until (a time); till; to (a place or person); as far as; to (an extent); up to
(a) little; (a) few; slight; only; just; merely
town area; urban area; metropolitan area; built-up area
selection; choice; option
existing alongside (each other); mixture; intermingling
place; location; room; space; basho; wrestling tournament
by means of; due to; because of; according to
emergency; extraordinary; unusual
difficult to ...; hard to ...
firing; shooting; fire; gunshot; marksmanship
to endure; to keep out (e.g. rain); to pull through; to get over; to surpass; to outdo
crossing swords; fighting with swords; cutting each other (in fighting)
to take something into ...; to bring in; to lodge (a complaint); to file (a plan); to bring to (a state: tied game, vote, trial, etc.)
don't you think?; indicates question
speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
prefix for forming ordinal numbers
such ... as; or some such
bold move (in sumo, judo, etc.); daring move; powerful technique
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
gambling; gaming; speculation; undertaking a risky venture; (arch.) professional gambler; (arch.) gamester
all; whole; entire; complete (set); in total
imagination; supposition; virtual; potential (enemy)