simulation; simulation (of a foul); diving; flopping
result (that makes an act worthwhile); worth (in doing something); value; Kai (former province located in present-day Yamanashi Prefecture)
super-; ultra-; extremely; really; of course; definitely
first words said (e.g. when meeting someone); first thing out of one's mouth; first speech; inaugural address; first tone (in Chinese); level tone
to form; to make; to build up (e.g. a fortune); to create; to accomplish; to achieve; to change (into)
to swipe; to nick; to pilfer; to steal
crisis; critical situation; emergency; pinch
base; mean; vulgar; despicable; low
handyman; utility man; odd-job man
end; finish; bound; limit; delivery date (of a futures contract); finale (of a noh song); end of an act (in jōruri or kabuki)
to sever relations (with someone; esp. a relative or spouse); to break off (with)
to throw into; to toss into; to throw-in; to play a throw-in
life; existence; (one's) working life; career; life force; lifeblood
fate; destiny (esp. as a mysterious force that binds two people together); relationship (e.g. between two people); bond; family ties; affinity; opportunity
to break; to snap; to be injured; to wear out; to be worn out; to break; to burst
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
clothing; costume; outfit; garment; dress
a few minutes; for a few minutes; for a number of minutes; for a period of a few minutes; for several minutes
not straightforward; not dealt with by ordinary means; very hard to manage
insistent; obstinate; persistent; too rich (taste, etc.); fatty; heavy
lazy; idle; indolent; slothful
(and) yet; but; for all that; nevertheless
ring; circle; hoop; wheel; circle (e.g. of friends); planetary ring
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
visit (to a shrine, grave, etc.); worship
serious matter; major incident; matter of grave concern; crisis
maid; helper; help; assistance
in any case; regardless; either way; since it makes no difference anyway (you might as well ...); since it won't change the outcome; if you are doing it regardless
opportunity; occasion; (arch.) order; (arch.) sequence; (arch.) successor
(common) use (of a language, currency, etc.); current use; to be accepted (e.g. of a way of thinking); to work (of an excuse, trick, etc.); going in and out; entrance and exit
loan; lending; favor; favour; creditor; method of lending
circuitous; roundabout; indirect
staring (e.g. eyes); goggling; glaring
watch; guard; lookout; surveillance; watchman; sentinel
neighborhood; neighbourhood; vicinity; environs; surrounding area; district
No Entry!; no thoroughfare; passage prohibited; entry is prohibited
regular customer; general audience; general public
if anything; conversely; putting it the other way around; coming at it from the opposite angle