that gentleman; that lady; he; she
long ago; a long time ago; already
to let pass; to allow through; to transmit (e.g. light, sound, etc.); to conduct (electricity); to stick through (e.g. a hole); to force through (e.g. an opening); to connect (e.g. two places)
to say; to tell; to state; to do
difficult situation; adverse circumstances; predicament; trouble; dilemma; distress
ingenious idea; excellent plan; bright idea
won't; hasn't; isn't; won't you
to select someone (out of many people)
thick; deep; kind; cordial; abundant
trust (in); confidence; faith; reliance
to be believed to; to be expected to; to be feared to; to be poised to; to be considered to; to be likely to
to be disconnected; to get out of place; to miss the mark; to get it wrong (e.g. guess, expectation); to be removed; to be excluded
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
time in; making a move immediately (in a timed game of shogi, go, etc.)
to refuse; to reject; to decline; to prevent (from doing); to deny (e.g. access); to block
to hang on to; to hang from; to hound; to keep after (someone); to grab the front of the opponent's mawashi, place one's head against their chest, and lower one's hips
it doesn't matter what; anything is fine
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; intention; mind; mood
to shake one's head (in denial)
to use; to make use of; to utilize; to utilise
by sheer strength; by brute force
to try (out); to have a try (at); to test; to put to the test
to end in vain; to be wasted effort
frank; candid; straightforward; openhearted; direct; outspoken
to surpass; to outdo; to excel; to tower above (the surrounding landscape)
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
intricate workmanship; delicate handiwork; cheap trick; petty trick; obvious stratagem
(common) use (of a language, currency, etc.); current use; to be accepted (e.g. of a way of thinking); to work (of an excuse, trick, etc.); going in and out; entrance and exit
yes; yeah; hum; hmmm; oof
correct answer; right solution; correct interpretation; right decision; right choice; appropriate judgement
it is not possible (to, that); there is no such thing as
probably; (most) likely; in all likelihood; I suspect; I dare say; I'm afraid
choice; selection; option
infancy; childhood; tender age
to serve; to work for; to attend
to grant (a wish); to accede; to comply with; to heed
dot; spot; mark (in an exam, etc.); grade; point (in a game); score; point
beforehand; in advance; ahead of time; previously
readiness; (mental) preparedness; resolution; determination; resignation (to one's fate)
huh?; eh?; what?; oh; hey!; look!
to incline one's head to the side (in doubt); to tilt one's head to the side (in confusion); to be puzzled
to request; to beg; to call; to order; to entrust to; to rely on
crash; smash; bang; sound of a large, heavy object falling
by the way; in this connection; incidentally; in passing