plan to overcome an obstacle or break out of a deadlock; breakthrough solution
Dragon King; promoted rook
second day of the month; two days
fourth day of the month; four days
by return; (call or write back) without delay; lapel; cuff; going back; returning; chorus
to fall fast asleep; to be confined to one's bed; to be laid up
main; principal; main dish; main course; main part; principal part
accompanying; travelling together; traveling together; same bank
to leave (someone) alone; to leave to oneself; to leave (someone) be
to have a catch; to have an ulterior motive; to be more (to something)
to be suspicious of (someone's motives); to suspect (that)
sound argument; fair argument; just reasoning
to take measures (in face of events being anticipated); to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together
hostility; animosity; enmity
at least; at most; (even) just
completion; conclusion; perfect (tense, form, aspect)
key to a solution; first step toward a solution; thread to unravel a mystery
irritability; feeling of impatience; sense of uneasiness
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
to shake; to wave; to swing; to sway
with a rustling sound; rippling (of a stream, etc.); murmuring; slurping down (ochazuke); quickly and easily (e.g. write a letter); with ease
to cut and even up; to cut several pieces to the same size
older brother; elder brother; brother (as older-brother figure in friendly and or work relationship); young man; buddy
lacking skill; uninspiring; unexciting; dull; unrefined; boring (from being too plain)
dear; desired; missed; longed-for; nostalgic
sudden; abrupt; rapid; sharp; drastic; radical
waking up; awakening; arousal; disillusion; disillusionment; awakening
to be much obliged (to someone); to receive favor (favour); to be indebted; to be grateful
powerful; strong; forceful; reassuring; encouraging
for no particular reason; for some reason or other; somehow or other
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
(program of) entertainments; special events; exhibitions; amusements; attractions
long ago; already; a long time ago
such a stupid ...; what a crazy ...; no way!; what nonsense!; how can that be?
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
senior (at work or school); superior; elder; older graduate; progenitor; old-timer
harsh (taste, feeling, etc.); acrid; sharp (language, question, etc.); biting; nasty; gross