going out; outing; leaving (one's home, office, etc.)
ringleader; main culprit; main cause; source
cheerful; merry; sunny; bright (sky, day, etc.); fine; clear
manner of speaking; verbal argument; objection; protesting a decision (esp. that of a sumo referee); rumor; rumour
seed (e.g. of a plant); pip; material (e.g. for an article); matter (e.g. of a story); ingredient; leaven (bread); cause
decoy (for hunting); stool; lure; decoy; stool pigeon
knowing; (an) acquaintance
to cut deep into; to cut one's way into (an enemy position); to rush on; to press someone hard (e.g. with questions); to get to the heart of (a matter)
to say no more; to sink into silence
so; therefore; accordingly; consequently; on those grounds; that is why
fighting back; returning fire; counter-attack; responding to an attack; accepting a challenge
double-edged; double-edged blade
opposite; opposition; versus; vs.; to (e.g. "winning a game five to three"); equal footing
fixing (in place); being fixed (in place); fixing (e.g. salary, capital); keeping the same; fixation (histology); user name (on an online forum like 2ch where the majority of users post anonymously)
opposite side; bottom; rear; back; lining; inside; in the shadows
secret manoeuvres (maneuvers); operating behind the scenes
doing whatever one pleases
behavior; behaviour; conduct; entertainment; treat; feast
to be lit (e.g. candle, lamp, light bulb); to be lighted; to be burning
spirit; drive; vigour; ambition; aspiration
to surge; to well up; to gush out
concrete; definite; specific; material; substantial
last drink (of sake); last glass; last cup
help; rescue; salvation; solace; (religious) salvation; (Christian) grace
pure; innocent; naive; unspoilt; pure-hearted; ingenuous
incident; affair; happening; event
to lend a hand; to give a hand; to help; to extend a helping hand
pure; true; genuine; unmixed
virtuous mind; good intentions; good will; positive mindset; bona fides; good faith
calculation; self-interest; selfishness
kindness; favor; favour; goodwill; affection; liking (for someone)
(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when
ugly; unattractive; unsightly; unseemly
intuition; instinct; insight; hunch; immediacy
lie; fib; mistake; error; unwise move; bad decision
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
pish; pooh; I see; oh; indeed