to take a step backward; to step back (i.e. to re-think something); to distance oneself (from); to behave humbly; to budge (a little); to make one concession
duty; responsibility (incl. supervision of staff); liability; onus
habit (often a bad habit, i.e. vice); tendency; peculiarity; idiosyncrasy; crease; wrinkle
to continue (for a long time); to occur in succession; to come next (e.g. on TV)
itself; one's own body; oneself; originally; naturally
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
if I'm forced to say something; if anything; if I must say; if I must choose
to find a clear solution; to come to a clean decision; to give a clear explanation; to divide exactly (without remainder); to divide evenly
the whole world; the whole country; society; the public; supremacy over a nation; government of a country; having one's own way
to take; to catch; to capture
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
to be grieved at heart; to be troubled; to be worried; to trouble oneself (about something)
to feel relieved of one's burden; to have a weight removed from one's mind
to feel down; to feel sad; to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.); to be in an unfavourable condition; to fall into (e.g. a hole)
to be helpful; to be dependable; to stand by (someone)
road; path; route; way; distance; journey; road (e.g. to victory)
to lie in wait (for); to be on the watch (for); to wait (for); to watch (for)
foot; paw; leg; gait; pace; bottom structural component (i.e. radical) of a kanji; means of transportation
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
natural; reasonable; obvious; usual; common; ordinary
that's the way it is; such is life
to say enough (as much as required); to say plenty; to say well; to say cleverly; to say often; to say frequently
just what you'd expect from ...; that's just like (him, her, etc.); that's (exactly) why ...; that's (precisely) the reason ...
warrior (esp. of military retainers of daimyos in the Edo period); samurai; (arch.) man in attendance (on a person of high standing); (arch.) retainer
good humour (humor); good mood
to pay attention; to be watchful
comfortable (to live in); snug; cozy; cosy
direct connection; direct link
underwear; undergarment; underclothes; lingerie
surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency
kind; tender-hearted; compassionate
(suffer) deterioration; growing worse; aggravation; degeneration; corruption
contacting; (making) contact; connection (with a train, bus, etc.); joining (a railway line, etc.); connection (between matters, incidents, etc.); relation
ingredient; (raw) material; unprocessed timber; raw timber; subject matter; topic
specialist shop; shop specializing in a few types of product
to stream; to flow (liquid, time, etc.); to be washed away; to be carried; to drift; to float (e.g. clouds); to sweep (e.g. rumour, fire)
to corner; to drive to the wall; to run down; to track down; to chase after
search (esp. in criminal investigations); investigation; inquiry; enquiry
indefinite; hazy; vague; unsettled; undecided
well done!; good job!; good work!; you did it!; bravo!
single word; a few words; brief comment