to start; to begin; to start up (a business, society, etc.); to open (e.g. a store); to start ...; to begin to ...
comfort; ease; easy; simple; (economically) comfortable; raku pottery
to desire; to wish; to beg; to request; to have something done for oneself
few; little; small (amount); low; scarce; insufficient
to keep (e.g. the lead); to maintain (a standard, situation, etc.); to put aside (for someone); to save (e.g. a seat); to keep (the ball; in soccer, rugby, etc.); to retain possession
what; so-and-so; such and such; what?; wait; well, well
match; game; bout; contest
everything; all; the whole; entirely; completely; wholly
serve; serving (e.g. of food)
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
gallery; corridor; art gallery; upper gallery (in a theatre); spectators (esp. at a golf tournament)
loose; lenient; lax; gentle (curve, slope, etc.); slow; weak; soft
name; given name; first name
entering; entrance; attendance; audience; containing; income; earnings
technique; art; skill; move
what kind of; what sort of; what
to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
to shut one's eyes; to close one's eyes; to turn a blind eye (to); to close one's eyes (to); to die
I'm sorry; my apologies; excuse me; pardon me
there is no need to; it is fine if you don't; unnecessary; does not match; out of reach of
that far; so far; to that extent; stop!; not one step further!
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
exquisite; superb; perfect; miraculous
just what you'd expect from ...; that's just like (him, her, etc.); that's (exactly) why ...; that's (precisely) the reason ...
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
to be effective; to be fruitful; to be worthwhile; to be worth; to be rewarded; to pay off
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
liking very much; loving (something or someone); adoring; being very fond of
peace; tranquility; tranquillity; (arch.) happy-go-lucky
senior (at school, work, etc.); superior; elder; older person; predecessor
I'm off (and will be back later); see you later; to go (and then come back)
local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while traveling (travelling); present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift
just (now); quite (near); unintentionally; subconsciously
Mr; master; Ms; miss; (arch.) sir; (arch.) madam
to cherish; to treasure; to prize; to take good care of; to look after
neck; head; dismissal (from a job); firing
ornament; decorative object; figurehead; leader without real power
pottery; earthenware; ceramics; (soft-paste) porcelain; china