device; instrument; vessel; container; ability; capacity
focus (e.g. photographic); focal point
subtracting points; points deducted
(examination) comments and marks; rating
unit; denomination; credit (in school); in units of (e.g. "in thousands"); in amounts of
existing alongside (each other); mixture; intermingling
to hold back others from achieving success; to stand in the way of; to sabotage
on the occasion of; at the time of
obstruction; check; hindrance; prevention; impediment; interdiction
pivot; vital point; cornerstone; Japanese photinia
number (on its own, without considering its proportion to the whole); overall number
insufficiency; deficiency; shortage; dissatisfaction; discontent; complaint
prioritized; focused; concentrated; predominant
offering a full report to a superior
objection; dissent; protest
to talk; to chat; to chatter
to exclude (someone); to shun; to ignore; to leave out; to ostracize
favorite (to win); favourite; likely winner; one's heart's desire; first choice
to draw (water); to ladle; to pour (into a cup); to drink (together); to consider (feelings, the situation, etc.); to sympathize with
fault; defect; minor; 5-point card
detour; circumvention; turning movement
to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
uncharacteristic; unbefitting; unworthy (of)
to draw around (e.g. a curtain); to drag around; to take (someone) around; to parade around; to order about; to lead
isolation; being alone; being friendless
expectation; anticipation; purpose; intention; others' opinions of one; speculation
prospects of victory; chances of success
things to do; must-do items; one's duty; what is required
partner (esp. in manzai); companion; partner for the night (e.g. at a brothel)
meticulous; careful; discreet; scrupulous; prudent
restlessly; in continuous motion
to pressure; to put pressure (on); to press
to deem acceptable; to approve of; to value; to consider a good thing
dramatic (improvement); remarkable (difference); marked; (far) better; exceptional
to give one's name; to introduce oneself; to announce one's candidacy