no change; no difference; no unusual events; no accidents; no incidents
strategic arrangement of go stones; opening moves; preparation; preparatory steps; groundwork
root; source; origin; foundation; basis; essence
ability; capacity; capability; physical strength
eight-sided shape; octagon
to begin slipping or sliding; to make a start upon
to be sorry; to beg pardon; to be grateful; to be amazed; to be filled with awe; to be disconcerted
such (about the actions of the listener, or about ideas expressed or understood by the listener); like that; that sort of
coagulation; freezing; solidification
to be self-complacent; to be conceited; to flatter oneself; to be full of oneself
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
to clear away; to clear land; to prune; to lop off
dark clouds; threatening signs; ominous indications
(cross) section (e.g. in a drawing); cutting plane
each house; every house; many houses
to boil; to be boiling hot; to be on a rolling boil
center; centre; metropolis
frame; framework; border; box; limit; restriction; category
another thing; exception; special case
body; physique; build; stature
taboo; day, time, direction, words, etc. that must be avoided; contraindication
after (a long process); at the end of; last line (of a renga)
to make progress; to develop; to evolve (method, style, etc.)
brawny; muscular; impressive; gigantic
request; favor; favour; reliance; dependence; trust
lover; sweetheart; boyfriend; girlfriend
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
resonance; sympathy (with a view, idea, etc.)
peace (esp. of the world); tranquillity; calm
muscle stiffness (esp. in shoulders)
judgement; judgment; refereeing; umpiring; referee; umpire
reset; fresh start; new beginning
forevermore; for eternity
to lie; to cheat; to pretend; to trick; to deceive
one-person show; one-woman show; one-man show; performing solo; monodrama
laboratory animal; experimental animal
to wait eagerly for; to look forward to