and; and then; thus; and now; and finally
that; the; part (as in "part two"); um ...; er ...
called; named; as many as; as much as; all ...; every single ...
to use (a tool, method, etc.); to make use of; to use (a person, animal, puppet, etc.); to employ; to use (time, money, etc.); to spend
black; black stone; guilt; guilty person
name; given name; first name
to attack; to assail; to succeed (someone in a post, role, etc.); to make a sudden visit
to shout; to cry (out); to scream; to clamor (for or against); to advocate; to insist
immediately; right away; at once; instantly
reaction; response; physical reaction (to a stimulus); observable response (of an organism); reaction; effect
perception; sensation; awareness
fast; quick; easy; simple; as soon as ...; the moment ...
big; large; drastic; full-width cloth (approx. 72 cm wide for traditional Japanese clothing; approx. 140 cm wide for Western clothing)
to exceed (esp. figures: profits, unemployment rate, etc.); to surpass; to be more than; to be better than
speed; velocity; pace; velocity
to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on)
opponent; rival; adversary; menace; danger; threat
recognition; awareness; perception; understanding; knowledge; cognition
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
attitude; posture; preparedness; readiness
to put back up; to stand back up; to restore (to former strength); to revive (e.g. the economy); to make again (a plan, policy, etc.); to reformulate
but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that
to use (a tool, method, etc.); to make use of; to use (a person, animal, puppet, etc.); to employ; to use (time, money, etc.); to spend
than; in comparison to; rather than; over; above
movement; move; motion; trend; development; change
wolf (Canis lupus); wolf in sheep's clothing; womanizer
like; similar to; (I) think (that); (I) have a feeling (that); feels like; feels similar to
figure; form; appearance; dress; state; condition
one (small animal); two-tan bolt of cloth
top of the shoulders; tip of the shoulder; collar
to bite at; to snap at; to nibble; to get one's teeth into (metaphorically); to get to grips with; to really get into
blood; blood; ancestry; (the) blood; feelings
sky; the air; weather; far-off place; distant place; state of mind; feeling
to dance (orig. a whirling dance); to whirl (in the wind); to flutter (about); to swirl
bone; frame; outline; core; backbone; spirit
to break (into pieces); to be broken; to collapse; to crumble; to become less formal; to throw off reserve
to make a sound; to give off a sound; to hear a sound
voice; singing (of a bird); chirping (of an insect); voice; opinion (as expressed in words); sound; sense (of something's arrival)
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon); trace
neck; head; dismissal (from a job); firing
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
to try to ...; to be about to do ...; to decide to ...; to take as; to treat as; to use for; to suppose that (such) is the case
direction; way; side (of an argument, etc.); one's part; type; category; field (of study, etc.)