ogre; demon; spirit of a deceased person; ogre-like person (i.e. fierce, relentless, merciless, etc.); it (in a game of tag, hide-and-seek, etc.); Chinese "ghost" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); very
all present; all concerned; all of us
rock (in rock-paper-scissors); stone; ungh; gulp; rumbling (of an empty stomach); growling
rock-paper-scissors (game); janken
draw; tie; quits; even; square
book; document; calligraphy (esp. Chinese); penmanship; handwriting; letter
listen!; you see; mind you; remember
caddie (golf); caddy; (CD-ROM) caddy
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
sexy; popular; well-liked
unseasonable; out of season
to open out (of a view, scenery, etc.); to spread out; to improve (of luck, prospects, etc.); to get better; to develop (of a town, civilization, etc.); to become civilized; to be sensible
rubbish; trash; garbage; refuse
meat soup; bouillon; juices (from grilled meat); gravy
to come off; to be removed; to disappear (of pain, a fever, etc.); to be caught; to be harvested; to be interpreted (as); to be taken (as)
mole; lentigo; beauty spot
to rock; to shake; to swing
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
to lose; to be defeated; to succumb; to give in; to be inferior to; to break out in a rash due to (e.g. lacquer, shaving, etc.)
tune; tone; vein; mood; condition; state of health
thickheaded; insensitive; dull; thick-skinned
before I knew it; next thing you know; when I came to
companion; fellow; group; company; member of the same category (family, class)
mashed sweet potatoes with sweetened chestnuts
to chase; to run after; to pursue
not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence
scary; frightening; eerie; dreadful
equal; equivalent; equals sign; equality sign; equals (as in "A equals B")
to be wounded; to get injured; to get hurt feelings; to get damaged; to get chipped
vexing; irritating; impatient
jealousy; roasted rice cake
to become known; to come to light; to be known; to be understood; to clearly not amount to much; to be insignificant
to give advice; to counsel; to take part in a consultation
now that you say that; now that you mention it
consent; assent; agreement; understanding; comprehension; grasp
very; extremely; terrible; horrid; remarkable; extraordinary
dull (e.g. of movement or reaction); sluggish
what's the best thing to do?; what to do?
when push comes to shove; when needed; when necessity arises; when the moment arrives
reception (desk); information desk; receipt; acceptance
fresh; refreshing; invigorating; clear (e.g. voice); fluent; eloquent
hairline at nape of neck; nape of neck