(one) could even say that
percussion; tapping; examining by percussion; sounding out (someone's intentions); making an approach (about)
to cause trouble (for someone); to annoy; to bother; to inconvenience
conclusion; resolution; gathering and bundling; convergence; focusing (e.g. light); convergence
launching; launch; end (of a theatrical run, etc.); closing party (e.g. a theater show); cast party
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
implementation (e.g. of a system); materialization; materialisation; realization; realisation; actualization
great; grand; (arch.) obstinate; (arch.) stubborn
complaint; grumbling; objection; phrase; words; expression
carefree; comfortable; at ease; easygoing; happy-go-lucky
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; motivation; intention
delay; lag; postponement; falling behind
sensation; feeling; tendency; propensity
to mediate; to intervene; to smooth
mild; calm; gentle; quiet; congenial; amicable
to accept; to receive (an application); to (be able to) take (food, medicine, etc.); to bear; to be affected by; to take damage from
blunt; to the point; direct; outspoken; frank
curry (esp. Japanese curry); rice and curry
to smell; to smell of; to have a smell
flavor; flavour; charm; appeal; experience; taste (e.g. of victory)
imagination; supposition; guess
in that case; (might not be what was expected or hoped for but) if that's the case
aroma; fragrance; scent; smell
spicy; hot; salty; harsh (criticism); severe (punishment); painful
proficient; skillful; enjoying; satisfaction; satiation
to be heard; to be audible; to be said to be; to be reputed
gloss; luster; mellowness (of a voice); youthfulness (e.g. of skin); interest; appeal
care; looking after; repair; (police) raid; crackdown
momentum; amount of exercise
swordsman; swordswoman; fencer
that's the way it is; such is life
with a rustling sound; rippling (of a stream, etc.); murmuring; slurping down (ochazuke); quickly and easily (e.g. write a letter); with ease
sharp (blade); pointed; sharp (pain); stabbing; perceptive; keen
(hair) rinse; (hair) conditioner