one blow; one hit; one stroke; summiting on the first attempt (oft. without prior knowledge about the route; in climbing); on-sight; flashing
certain; sure; definite; reliable; sound; solid
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
to mow; to reap; to harvest; to eradicate; to root out (e.g. evil); to remove
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
eh?; what?; yes; that's correct; used for soft emphasis or to soften a statement or request; (arch.) strengthens a question, assertion, etc.
to be perturbed; to be agitated
to pull over one's eyes (e.g. hat); to wear pulled down over one's eyes
laugh; laughter; smile; sneer; sex aids (e.g. dildos, pornographic books, erotic woodblock prints, etc.)
gap; opening; break; interval; unguarded moment; carelessness
two persons; two people; pair; couple
to seize; to capture; to arrest; to hold down; to subdue
idiot; moron; stupid; foolish; trivial; insignificant; malfunctioning
why; how; for what reason
shudder; shiver; trembling with fear
to shiver; to shake; to quake; to tremble; to quaver; to quiver
magnificent; grand; fair; square; grandly; boldly
degree; amount; grade; standard; of the order of (following a number); about
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
expectation; anticipation; hope; promising; rising; up-and-coming
to open (a door, etc.); to unwrap (e.g. parcel, package); to open (for business, etc.); to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out
as (it is); remaining (in a state); with (e.g. one's eyes closed, the light on); while (e.g. standing, alive); as (one pleases, one is told, etc.); according to
after school (at the end of the day)
leaving as is; leaving alone; leaving unattended; neglecting; abandoning
after all; in the end; conclusion; end; end of a game of go, shogi, etc.
to compare; to make a comparison (between); to compete (on); to measure (one's strength, ability, etc. against another's)
is not ... either; is (neither ...) nor ...; nor is it ...; does not ... either; (neither ...) nor ...; does not even ...
despite having waited a long time; in spite of having waited a long time; no matter how long one waits
shoe rack (at an entrance); shoe cupboard; shoe cubby
than; rather than; instead of; from; out of; except
understanding; comprehension; appreciation; sympathy
to correct; to touch up; to smarten up; to put one's hand in (e.g. pocket)
every corner; every nook and cranny; all the ins and outs
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
sad; miserable; unhappy; sad; lamentable; deplorable
resistance (to heat, corrosion, etc.); tolerance (to a drug, pain, etc.); resistance (to drugs, pesticides, etc.)
fact; truth; reality; in fact; actually
to pin (someone) down; to hold down; to shut out (one's opponent); to keep (the opposing team) from scoring; to suppress; to control
desperate situation with no escape; being driven into a corner; being cornered; last extremity
pinch; tough spot; bind; clothespin; clothes peg
body; torso; trunk; build; physique; health
to press down; to hold down; to pin down; to suppress (feelings, disorder, opposition, etc.); to repress