to make a leap into the dark; to take the plunge; to jump in at the deep end; (lit.) to jump off the veranda of the Kiyomizu temple
(wrestling) ring; forum (e.g. for discussion); sandbag; gabion
to stand (up); to rise; to stand (in a position; of a person, tree, building, etc.); to be situated (in, on); to be (in difficulties, the lead, etc.); to put oneself (in a position or situation); to leave (to do something)
in spite of; despite; although; nonetheless; nevertheless; but
point; tip; head (of a line); front; first; before; (the way) ahead
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
completely; absolutely; (not) at all; (not) a bit; earnestly; intently
to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
sympathy; compassion; pity
dot; spot; mark (in an exam, etc.); grade; point (in a game); score; point
of course; certainly; naturally
just cause; good reason; pretext; duty (to one's country, sovereign, etc.)
starting line (in a race); start line; starting point
advantageous; favourable; better; profitable; lucrative; gainful
even; even if ...; even though ...; because ...; as ...; with the purpose of ...
being already (well) aware
recovery; regaining; getting back; retrieval; restoration; revival
relocation of the capital; transfer of the capital
decision; determination; resolution
declaration; indication; representation; manifestation; demonstration; expression
should (be); bound (to be); nock (of a bow); nock (of an arrow); nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger); wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out
almost; nearly; hardly; barely; large majority; large proportion
sudden change; complete change
metamorphosis; disguise; transformation; shapeshifting; morphing
way; manner; (for) the first time in (e.g. ten years); after ...; ...-sized; amount (equivalent to ...)
to be flustered; to lose one's presence of mind
having no choice; at a loss for what to do; at one's wits' end; helpless; powerless
far from; anything but; not at all ... but rather ...; let alone; to say nothing of; not to mention
to falter; to flinch (from); to recoil (from); to quail (at); to be intimidated; to feel daunted
provocative; incendiary; inflammatory; suggestive; lascivious; risqué
speech and conduct; words and actions; words and deeds; behavior; behaviour; manners
management; dealing with; course of events; circumstances; end result (usu. bad); outcome
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
objection; refutation; rebuttal; counterargument
countermeasure; counter-measure
a dime a dozen; two a penny
to give (time, money, goods); to donate; to do; to perform; to apply (processing, makeup, etc.); to add (e.g. ornamentation, annotation)
state of affairs; situation; conditions; circumstances
to lose; to miss (a chance, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)
in any case; at any rate; anyhow; because; since; for
to go mad; to lose one's mind; to get out of order; to go amiss; to go wrong (of a plan or expectation, etc.); to fall through
the northeastern (unlucky) direction; person or thing to be avoided; (lit.) the demon's gate; weak point; Achilles' heel
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
in the end; at the end of the day
to take; to pick up; to pass; to hand; to get; to obtain; to adopt (a method, proposal, etc.)