(sudden) change; reversal; turn-around; coming from behind (baseball)
numerical value; numerics; reading (on a meter, etc.)
beginning; start; outset; at first; at the beginning; initially
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
intention; wish; purpose; mind (to do)
to cut down; to slay; to truncate; to round down; to omit; to discard
should; must; -able; probably; likely
as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
to be caught in a dilemma; to get into a scrape
the best one can do; one's best effort; with all one's might; to the best of one's ability
together; jointly; at the same time; with; both
cooperation; collaboration
materials; ingredients; material (for a novel, experiment, etc.); subject matter; grounds (for a decision, judgement, etc.); basis
lie; fib; mistake; error; unwise move; bad decision
to coat a surface with something that adheres strongly when hardened (i.e. grout, plaster, lacquer); to cover up (e.g. truth); to varnish (e.g. with lies, rumors)
open seam; seam that has come apart; tear
to sheathe one's sword; to lay down arms; to bury the hatchet
pushing; backing; boosting; pushing from behind (a cart, etc.); pusher
reliance; trust; faith; confidence
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
face; visage; look; expression; honor; honour
sometimes; at intervals; occasionally; on occasion; from time to time
to notice; to recognize; to recognise; to become aware of; to perceive; to realize
same; similar; (just) like; equal
in the same way as; just like
bitter (e.g. criticism); sharp; biting; severe; scathing; harsh
particularly; only; in the case of
to be needed; to be wanted
to be of benefit; to be useful; to be good for you
maximum preference; maximum priority; priority handling
part; assigning (allotment of) parts; role; duties
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
to face (each other); to be facing; to be directed toward (the future, etc.); to be in response to; to receive (a client, etc.); to compare with
show (of power, ability, etc.); exhibition; demonstration; display; manifestation
in either case (used specifically in the instance of two possible outcomes or situations); either way; one way or another
truth; reality; truly; really; absolute truth
trouble; burden; nuisance; care; dependence; support
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
trend; tendency; movement; attitude
(providing) covering fire; supporting (backing up) someone (in a debate or argument)