focus (of a lens); focal point; point (of a discussion, e.g. on-point, off-point)
to slide; to slip off; to get dislocated; to be out of alignment; to get dislodged; to deviate
laughing at an inappropriate time; not being able to hold back one's laughter; scornful laughter; snicker; snigger
cannot help (laughing, feeling sympathy, etc.); cannot hold back (tears, anger, etc.); cannot suppress
complete change; about-face
useful thing; usable article; present; gift
being seen here and there; appearing in various places
to be obsessive (about); to be overly concerned (with); to be particular (about); to pay special attention (to); to get stuck; to be obstructed
single; simple; singles (tennis, badminton, etc.); win bet (bet which predicts the winner of a race)
so; therefore; accordingly; like I said; I told you already
reportage; report; reporting
interest; appeal; attraction; fun
datum point; cardinal point; reference point; origin
making a person, pet, etc. wait (before being permitted to do something); postponement; putting on hold
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
line-up (of players, products, etc.); lineup
selling like crazy; selling like hotcakes; flying off the shelves
every man knows his own business best; one should go to specialists for the best results; (lit.) for rice cakes, (go to) the rice cake shop
gyudon; rice covered with sliced beef, usu. with fried onion
index; indices; indicator
to sink (into one's seat, etc.); to leap to one's death (by drowning); to be reduced to (esp. working as a prostitute)
recommendation; referral; endorsement
top recommendation; something highly recommended
to pass (a car); to overtake; to surpass; to outstrip; to outdistance
quantity; amount; generosity; magnanimity; pramana (means by which one gains accurate and valid knowledge; in Indian philosophy)
to pull out; to draw out; to omit; to leave out; to do to the end; to do thoroughly; to let out (e.g. air from a tyre)
to appear to regret (an outcome, etc.); to seem bitter
to sink deeply into one's mind; to come home to; to go to one's heart; to pierce one's body (e.g. of wind, cold, etc.)
keenly; deeply; calmly; quietly; fixedly (gazing, staring); intently
(only) one option; one possible choice
to be a match for; to rival; to equal; to compare with; to be equivalent to
ambush; troops in ambush; unexpected opposition; unexpected obstacle
to prick up one's ears and listen; to listen attentively
to comfort; to console; to amuse
to rush into; to surge into; to crowd into