trivial; trifling; slight; insignificant
to draw (a bow) to the limit; to pull tight; to squeeze tight; to strain (voice)
shut-in; stay-at-home; hikikomori; social withdrawal; shunning other people
to break through; to penetrate; to pierce
clasp; latch; catch; fastener
to await; to wait for; to expect
to raise one's voice; to shout; to yell; to speak up (e.g. in protest); to speak one's mind
to roll in; to tumble into; to visit (esp. to stay overnight as an unwanted guest); to fall in one's way; to fall into one's lap
large hole; big deficit; heavy losses; long-shot win (in horse racing, etc.); big winnings (on a long shot)
such (about the actions of the listener, or about ideas expressed or understood by the listener); like that; that sort of
spare time; free time; time (it takes to do something); time required; time off; leave; dismissal
to change facial expression or color (due to anger, embarrassment, etc.)
criticism; blame; censure; attack; reproach
immediately; at once; soon; before long; easily; readily
to stick (into); to pierce; to enter at full speed; to hit (e.g. the catcher's mitt) at speed
dark gray; dark grey; donjiki (clerical dress)
boorish; unrefined; rustic; uncouth; clumsy; brusque
profound; deep; grave; solid; dignified; stately
motionlessly (e.g. stand, wait); (be) still; fixedly (e.g. gaze, stare); intently (e.g. listen, think); patiently (e.g. endure); stoically
the situation reverses itself; the table is turned; the shoe is on the other foot
nonchalant; unconcerned; in a casual manner
provocation; stirring up; arousal; excitement; stimulation
(security) guard; caretaker; janitor; doorkeeper; gatekeeper
protection; defense; providence; amulet; charm
breaking through; breakthrough; surmounting (a difficulty); overcoming; exceeding; passing
to sense; to perceive; to understand; to comprehend; to attain enlightenment
structure; construction; posture (e.g. in martial arts); pose; readiness; determination
shape; form; appearance; style; state; situation
apprehension; misgivings; uneasiness; fear; anxiety
dweller; inhabitant; resident; user (of a website)
fair attack; fair tactics; straightforward approach; standard procedure; established method
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly
to occur to; to remind of; to come to mind
violent explosion; bursting
extensive; vast range; wide scope
to exert (influence); to exercise; to cause (e.g. damage); to do (e.g. harm); to bring about (e.g. benefits); to extend
unhurt; uninjured; flawless (e.g. gem); unblemished; spotless (e.g. reputation); faultless (e.g. performance)
to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time
biography of a brave fighter; heroic saga; chivalric romance; tale of one's heroism; episode of bravery; acts of violence
really (seem, appear, etc.); truly; evidently; in that way
in bad taste; vulgar; tasteless