ancient times; distant past; antiquity
with a click; with a snap; ornamental clip (hair, obi, etc.)
to strike each other; to come to blows; to fight; to say (useless things, facetious remarks, etc.) to each other
splendid; magnificent; utter (esp. defeat); total; (arch.) something worth seeing; (arch.) sight
although I say; although one might say; although called
fixing (in place); being fixed (in place); fixing (e.g. salary, capital); keeping the same; fixation (histology); user name (on an online forum like 2ch where the majority of users post anonymously)
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
from the viewpoint of; according to
obstacle; hindrance; impediment; difficulty
to fit (e.g. a pane into a frame); to insert (e.g. a cork); to put on (something that envelops; e.g. a ring, gloves); to place (a hoop) around; to pigeonhole (into a particular category); to force (into a mold); to entrap
something or other; this and that; one thing this, another thing that; blah blah blah
thinking; thought; idea; notion; intention; plan
yes; indeed; ha!; what?; huh?; sigh
to stare in wonder; to be amazed
to often be the case; to occur frequently; to be common; to be popular
demon; devil; evil spirit; monster; goblin; apparition
demand; firm request; requisition; requirement; desire
on one occasion; once; at one point; at one time
periodic; regular; routine
(one's) identity; background; upbringing; (one's) character
shop; store; someone who sells (something) or works as (something); someone with a (certain) personality trait; house; roof
to request; to beg; to call; to order; to entrust to; to rely on
to shoulder; to carry on one's shoulder; to nominate for a position; to choose as a representative; to take (someone) for a ride; to deceive
accomplice; conspirator; cohort
to strangle; to constrict
to get angry; to take offense; to take offence; to be furious
near; close by; within reach; familiar
to make something be done in time
greeting; greetings; speech (congratulatory or appreciative); address; reply; response; courtesy visit (to offer condolences, say congratulations, pay respect, introduce oneself, etc.)
image; figure; figure; form; image
boss; leader; head; boss (difficult enemy, usu. at the end of a section or level)
large room; green room; waiting room for performers when off stage; junior actor; actor of small parts; large hospital room (for several patients)
novel; original; new; innovative
while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily
status; position; method; way; rule; regulation
toilet; restroom; bathroom; going to the toilet; relieving oneself
centre; center; middle; capital; seat of government
step; stair; shelf; layer; grade; level; dan (degree of advanced proficiency in martial arts, go, shogi, etc.)
in addition; furthermore; above (which); on top of (which)
unhurriedly; leisurely; slowly; relaxedly; taking one's time
to have (e.g. lunch); to take (e.g. vitamins)
correction; rectification; mending; repair
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.)