very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
difficult; hard; impossible; unfeasible; fussy; particular; gloomy
(starting) from nothing; from scratch
ringtone; ring tone; ringback tone; ringing tone
interruption; discontinuance; suspension; cancellation (of a planned event); calling off
car; vehicle; van; (train) car; carriage
key; lock; key (to a problem, success, etc.); clue
hello (e.g. on phone); excuse me! (when calling out to someone)
to be connected (to); to be joined together; to connect (of a telephone call, the internet, etc.); to get through; to lead (to an outcome); to bring about (a result); to be lined up (e.g. of cars)
at first; in the beginning; originally
anyway; anyhow; setting aside ...; regardless of ...; really; truly
cruel; heartless; violent; intense; very bad; terrible
genius; prodigy; natural gift
child actor; child actress; child's role (in a film, play, etc.); child's part
clear; obvious; evident; bright; light
talented; gifted; prodigious; virtuoso; masterful
grace (of God); benevolence (of Buddha); assistance; help; effects; influence
(not) even once; (not) ever
(staring) piercingly; (looking) hard
script; libretto; scenario
to read thoroughly; to read repeatedly; to read (extra meaning) into (something); to take (future changes) into consideration; to load (data); to read
to collapse; to fall down (in a heap)
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
to run away; to flee; to make off; to start to run away
type; style; mold; mould; kata (set sequence of positions and movements in martial arts); style (in kabuki, noh, etc.); convention
once; for a short time; briefly; (arch.) one morning
to learn; to acquire knowledge; to carry; to wear (clothes, etc.); to put on
nailing on; nailing down; being stationary; being rooted to the spot; (price) pegging
heaven-sent child (in answer to a Shinto or Buddhist prayer); child (e.g. of an era); product
to keep in pace with; to keep up with; to follow (someone's thought); to understand
son of a bitch; piece of shit
abdomen; belly; womb; one's mind; one's real intentions; courage; nerve
to decrease (in size or number); to diminish; to abate
to bring someone happiness; to make someone happy
to dance (orig. a hopping dance); to be manipulated; to dance to someone's tune
to come to like a lot; to fall in love
I'm off (and will be back later); see you later; to go (and then come back)
to receive favor; to receive assistance; to receive help; to be looked after; to be taken care of; to become dependent (on)
leaving (on, open, unfinished, etc.); (doing) continuously; constantly; keep ...-ing
single; simple; singles (tennis, badminton, etc.); win bet (bet which predicts the winner of a race)
tree; shrub; wood; timber; wooden clappers (signalling the beginning or end of a performance)
shade; shadow; behind (something); other side; the background; behind the scenes
deeply; keenly; severely; intently; carefully; closely