three (long cylindrical things); three-of-a-kind (in a dealt hand)
in the meanwhile; during the time
in perfect form; going swimmingly
doing; in such a state; doing together; doing to each other; familiarizing suffix (sometimes meaning "small")
counter for (small) things or pieces; counter for military units; (an) individual; one person; counter for years (of age difference); counter for school-years
to give a glance (at); to take one look at
to classify; to sort out; to sift through
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
good; OK; all right; fine; very well; will do
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)
common sense; good sense; common knowledge; general knowledge; common practice; accepted practice
(one's) whereabouts; destination; where one is headed; outcome; course (of events); future
to search for; to seek for; to look for
eight; eight years of age; two o'clock (old time system)
counter for occurrences; a time; an instance; inning (baseball); round; episode; chapter
nine times; twisting around many times
correct answer; right solution; correct interpretation; right decision; right choice; appropriate judgement
to draw (the winning ticket); to apply; to compare; to put (oneself in someone's position)
defect; deficiency; imperfection; Yours in haste
face; honour; meld; lineup (of players participating in a mahjong game); attendees (e.g. at a meeting); members
ceiling; ceiling (e.g. of share price); ceiling price
drop of water; vessel for replenishing inkstone water
resentment; grudge; malice; matter for regret; regret
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
violently; without holding anything back; firmly; resolutely
moving forward (e.g. of a vehicle); onward movement; progress (of work, activities, etc.); advance; progression (of a disease, global warming, etc.); progression (e.g. chord progression)
to check; to hold back; to keep at bay; to stop; to prevent; to stem
passing through (a tunnel, station, town, etc.); passing by (e.g. of a typhoon); passage (of a bill, e.g. through parliament); carriage; passing (an examination, inspection, etc.); clearing
arranged; taken care of; settled; completed; finished
the present; present time; as of; present tense; this world; this life
coming and going; keeping in touch; visiting each other; street traffic; highway
to be completed; to be finished; to be ready (e.g. to serve or eat); to be very drunk; to get plastered
to reach out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to get involved in; to embark on; to start a fight; to get physical with
rule violation; rule infraction; infringement of the rules
taking advantage of (an opportunity); jumping on the bandwagon; taking passage (in); getting a lift; getting a ride
in spite of; despite; although; nonetheless; nevertheless; but
(surprise) attack; assault; raid; charge