what is it (that); the meaning of something; what something is about
(not) very; (not) so; (not) very much; (not) particularly; (not) especially
somehow; for some reason (or other); without knowing why
to look back on (the past); to reflect on; to look behind (at); to turn round (and look); to consider; to concern oneself about
to push on; to plunge forward; to push one's way to
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
insect; bug; worm; roundworm; thing inside one's body believed to influence one's thoughts and feelings; (one's) unconscious; nervousness
flapping sound (of wings); fluttering; hum (of insects); whizz (of a flying arrow); whoosh
depths; deep place; bottom (of one's heart)
noise (usu. unpleasant); interference (e.g. radio); static; gossip; irresponsible criticism
intuition; instinct; hunch
to exchange (messages, greetings, arguments, etc.); to intersect; to cross; ... with one another; ... to each other
source (of a transmission, broadcast, etc.); point of origin
kernel; core; nucleus; center; centre
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
assignment (of a person to somewhere); attachment (of a person to another unit, organization, etc.)
official recognition; official approval; certification; authorization; authorisation
main spindle; main shaft; linchpin; pivot; principal axis; main axis
symbol (of something abstract); emblem; (symbolic) representation
(making a) lesson (of); (setting an) example; warning
quick pace; quick steps; quick march; trot (horse gait)
stars; the stars and planets; celestial bodies
(countless) stars in the night sky; stardust
to have; to possess; to own; to be endowed with
versatility; multiplicity of use
by (means of); by doing; due to; via; through
specific; particular; designated; specifying; designating; identifying
to hunt (animals); to search (for a criminal); to go looking for (flowers, etc.); to gather (mushrooms)
selection; choice; picking out; National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament; Spring Koshien
search (esp. for someone or something missing); manhunt; legally authorized search of a person, building, etc.
to be better (than); to be superior; to surpass; to excel; to be excellent
distinction; discrimination; discernment; identification
perception; sensing; noticing
to plant; to transplant; to instil (idea, feeling, etc.)
second; second base; second baseman; second (gear); second (time unit); second (in boxing, etc.)