having an immediate effect; taking immediate effect
probably; (most) likely; in all likelihood; I suspect; I dare say; I'm afraid
end (of play, match, etc.); closing; closing a pachinko machine (after it has paid out its designated maximum)
slanting; tilted; sloping; distorted (feeling); slanted (e.g. view of the world); bad (mood)
equilateral triangle; regular triangle
small number; few; minority
large number (of); many; majority
general; admiral; head; chief; old chap; mate
to kill (with a weapon); to slay; to defeat (an opponent); to beat
flash; instant; lightning (speed)
boorish; inelegant; unpolished; unromantic; tactless
suicide attack; kamikaze attack
having one's back to the wall; having nowhere to go; having no way out; not having another chance
last; final; closing; last train (bus, flight, etc.; of the day)
line of defence (defense); lines (as in enemy lines, etc.)
one's last resort; trump card; treasured family sword
to be sufficient; to be enough; to be worth doing; to be worthy of; to do (the job); to serve
to slacken; to loosen; to relax; to slack off (e.g. one's work, attention); to not put one's heart in
lining; backing; backing up (e.g. a theory); support; bolstering
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
to make the most of the present; to live for the moment; to seize the day
dazzling; glaring; dazzlingly beautiful
root (of a plant); stump (of a tree); root (of a problem, etc.); base
quiver; quaver; flutter; statistical fluctuation
killer technique; surefire assassination method; special or lethal move, usu. one unique to a certain fighter or fighting style
ha-ha; with a hearty laugh; panting; with heavy, rapid breathing (from exertion, fear, etc.)
to speak words (of); to speak (to); to say (something); to say some (kind, comforting, etc.) words
to mistake (A for B); to misread
complete picture; panorama; what it all adds up to; bird's eye view; all-embracing portrait; overall perspective
to limp; to drag one's feet
to practice magic; to practise magic
absolutely; completely; utterly; really; simply; only
drop of water; vessel for replenishing inkstone water
activity; action; occupation; business; sexual intercourse; sex
to leave alone; to leave as is; to ignore; to neglect
severe wound; serious wound; gash
exemplar; model; example; pattern
one's cherished opinion; pet theory
an infinite variety of; multifarious; being extremely varied and wide-ranging
war; fighting; fierce competition
in either case (used specifically in the instance of two possible outcomes or situations); either way; one way or another