understanding; comprehension; grasp; perception; appreciation; mastery (of an art or skill)
in fact; as a matter of fact; actually; in reality; to tell the truth
after all; in the end; conclusion; end; end of a game of go, shogi, etc.
actually; in fact; as a matter of fact
not caring; not giving a damn
competition; rivalry; feeling that something is worth the effort; motivation; enthusiasm
to recognise; to recognize; to know by sight; to become acquainted with
to turn one's face; to turn around; to look over one's shoulder
to address (someone); to accost a person; to talk (to someone); to begin to talk; to start a conversation
road; path; way; set of practices; moral education; Buddhist teachings; Taoism
width; breadth; freedom (e.g. of thought); latitude; gap; difference (e.g. in price)
to stop up; to close up; to stand in the way; to obstruct; to occupy; to fill up
to go past; to pass; to pass by
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
other than; excluding; without
rehash; (boring) rerun; second brew of tea
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
promise; agreement; arrangement; something expected or predictable (e.g. running gag); typical or clichéd development (in a story); something considered obligatory or guaranteed (in a certain situation)
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
to show; to display; to make (something or someone) look ...; to present an appearance of ...; to make (something) worth watching; to be entertaining; to have (something) looked at (by a specialist)
odds and ends; all; every
mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion
consideration; guess; conjecture; judgement
come (on); come now; all right; right; well; hmm
yes; yeah; hum; hmmm; oof
you (plural); all of you; you all
acquaintance; friend; familiar face
participation in a war; going to war; taking part in a competition or contest
greeting; greetings; speech (congratulatory or appreciative); address; reply; response; courtesy visit (to offer condolences, say congratulations, pay respect, introduce oneself, etc.)
unfortunately; sorry, but ...
well, ...; right, ...; so; then; that way (would mean ...); if that is the case
with trouble; at great pains; rare; valuable; kind; generous
direction; orientation; suited to; suitable for; tendency; inclination
dull; uninteresting; insignificant; unimportant; absurd; foolish
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
provocative; incendiary; inflammatory; suggestive; lascivious; risqué
to make even; to make smooth; to make level; to average
to disappear; to vanish; to go out (of a fire, light, etc.); to die; to fade (of a feeling, impression, etc.); to vanish (e.g. of hope); to go away (e.g. of a smell, itchiness, sleepiness)
How did you like ...?; How about ...?; What's going on?; How's it going?