in an instant; in a flash; in the blink of an eye; in no time at all; just like that
to be lost (e.g. luggage); to be missing; to be used up; to be run out; to disappear (e.g. pain); to be lost (e.g. a dream, confidence)
indicates two contrasting actions; (arch.) indicates possessive (often found in place names and compound words)
hot (to the touch); passionate (feelings, etc.); ardent; hot (e.g. temper); zealous; enthusiastic; intense
big; large; loud; extensive; spacious; important
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)
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
cold (to the touch); chilly; icy; (emotionally) cold; coldhearted; unfeeling
to cut off and throw away; to abandon; to disregard; to discard (numbers after a certain decimal place); to drop; to cut (someone) down
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
misunderstanding; mistaken idea; wrong guess
to the end; to the bitter end; to the last; after all; it must be remembered; only
to need; to call for; to require
capable person; talented person; human resources; personnel
et cetera; etc.; or something; the likes of; for example; for instance
nice to see you; good morning; good evening; adieu; farewell; bon voyage
to desire; to want; to expect (of someone); to hope for; to see; to command (a view of)
to boast of; to be proud of; to take pride in
cooking; cookery; cuisine; dealing with (skillfully); handling (well); managing
strenuous effort; hard struggle; working hard; hard fighting; fierce fighting
losing oneself (in); being absorbed (in); forgetting oneself
top brass; upper echelon; higher-ups; top management; upper reaches; top of the pile
useless; futile; unnecessary; needless; not on business; unrelated
they; those guys; those fellows
what is called; what you call; what they call; so-called
test (of ability, knowledge, etc.); exam; test (of performance, quality, etc.); trial; rehearsal
to evaluate; to appraise; to comment on
chord name; chord symbol; code name
to name; to call; to christen; to term
good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable
lesson; precept; teachings; moral
to get; to earn; to understand; to comprehend; to receive something undesirable (e.g. a punishment); to get (ill)
if you are prepared you don't have to worry; it's good to have a shelter against every storm
to spread; to extend; to unfold; to open; to scatter about; to spread around
hot spring; onsen; hot spring resort; hot spring spa
dropping (of tears, dew, etc.); falling off; dropping off; inadvertently (coming to the surface); letting out (e.g. a secret)
breath; breathing; concord; harmony; steam (coming off hot food, tea, etc.); (water) vapor
painful; difficult; distressing; (psychologically) difficult; straitened (circumstances); tight (financial situation)
hot water; hot bath; hot spring; molten iron