key word; key phrase; clue; keyword; search term; index term
to pierce; to stab; to sting; to bite; to sew; to stitch; to pole (a boat)
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
false rumor (rumour); groundless rumor; misinformation
to drain; to pour; to float (e.g. logs down a river); to set adrift; to wash away; to carry away; to broadcast
absurd; unreasonable; rash; reckless; excessive; immoderate
many; numerous; large amount of; large quantity of; frequent; common
to elevate; to raise; to lift up; to flatter; to extol; to praise to the sky
to live; to exist; to make a living; to subsist; to be in effect; to be in use
cheers; bottoms-up; toast; drink (in honor or celebration of someone or something); drinking one's glass dry
to die; to pass away; to lose spirit; to lose vigor; to cease; to stop
lucky; nice!; score!; bingo!
mischief; (child's) prank; (extramarital) affair
price; cost; charge; payment; bill; fee
to pay (e.g. money, bill); to brush off; to wipe away; to drive away (e.g. one's competitors); to sell off (something unneeded); to dispose of; to pay (e.g. attention)
hem; (trouser) cuff; bottom part; bottom edge; foot (of a mountain); tips (of hair)
trace; tracks; site; remains; scar
almost; nearly; hardly; barely; large majority; large proportion
to be conspicuous; to stand out
pottery; earthenware; ceramics; (soft-paste) porcelain; china
skin; body (in the context of intimate bodily contact); surface; grain (e.g. of wood); disposition; temperament
all; everything; entirety; absolutely (not); (not) at all; (none) whatsoever
slightly; lightly; thinly; faintly; dimly
abdominal muscles; abs; sit-up (exercise)
to break; to be smashed; to split; to crack; to be divided (opinion, vote, etc.); to split (e.g. of a party); to come to light
to forge; to temper; to drill; to train; to discipline
to get drunk; to become intoxicated; to feel sick (e.g. in a vehicle); to become nauseated; to be elated; to be exalted
to bring (someone into a place); to lead into
by the way; incidentally; sometimes; occasionally; precisely (at that time); exactly
to be helpful; to be useful
talkative; loose-lipped; persiflage; witty remark; light joke; amusing talk
to act timid; to show diffidence; to be hesitant; to appear embarrassed; to look ashamed
to receive favor; to receive assistance; to receive help; to be looked after; to be taken care of; to become dependent (on)
(distant) future; future existence; world beyond the grave; future (tense)
(large) building; public building; hall
with a friendly grin; smilingly
railway station; train station; staging post on a highway (in pre-modern Japan); counter for railway stations and bus stations
intended for ...; oriented towards ...; aimed at ...
public facilities; utilities
(practical) experience; personal experience; hands-on experience; first-hand experience
classroom; lecture room; department (in a university); class; lessons; school (for a particular discipline)