pinch; crisis; tough spot; clothespin
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
to kick; to refuse; to reject; to stamp (on the ground); to firmly press one's feet (against something)
decoy (for hunting); stool; lure; decoy; stool pigeon
patting; stroking; caressing
best regards; please take care of; please do
the person in question; the person themselves; said person
to be aware of; to know about; to be concerned in; to have to do with
strange; weird; wonder; mystery; cleverness; adroitness
publication; issue (of journal, newspaper, etc.); issue (of banknotes, bonds, passport, etc.); raising an event (software)
comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger (on two-way radio)
smoke screen; dazzler; camouflage; deceptive means; magic; witchcraft
done; just done; just finished
how about ...?; I wonder; I don't know
indicates concession or compromise; indicates permission
ambush; troops in ambush; unexpected opposition; unexpected obstacle
thank you for your hard work; good work; see you; goodbye; goodnight
beginning; outset; first; onset
to spread; to extend; to unfold; to open; to scatter about; to spread around
to turn towards; to point
platform; podium; (ceremonial) mound; world (of haiku, art, etc.); (literary) circles; (arch.) mandala
jump; jumping event (skiing, track and field); jumping (to another page after clicking a hyperlink); jump (in price); sudden rise
opposite side; bottom; rear; back; lining; inside; in the shadows
to read; to recite (e.g. a sutra); to chant; to predict; to guess; to decipher; to count
left and right; right and left; (asserting) control; influence; one's attendants; people accompanying one
to narrow in (on); to home in; to focus; to target
to cover (with something); to put on (e.g. on someone else's head); to plate something (with a metal); to pour or dash a liquid (on something); to charge (a person with a guilt)
part; assigning (allotment of) parts; role; duties
if there is a chance; if possible; if circumstances permit; if things go well; if luck is on my side
catchers who warm up pitchers in the bullpen; tank (character that soaks up damage for the rest of the party in an MMORPG)
tactics; strategy; military operation; naval operation
victory; triumph; conquest; success; win
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
round (esp. in sports, negotiations, etc.); rounds (e.g. nurse, security guard, etc.)
to stream; to flow (liquid, time, etc.); to be washed away; to be carried; to drift; to float (e.g. clouds); to sweep (e.g. rumour, fire)
lunch; noon; midday; daytime; waking up; getting up
(common) cold; influenza; flu; ague; inflammatory respiratory system illness (in general)
to be absent; to take a day off; to rest; to have a break; to go to bed; to (lie down to) sleep