in truth; in actuality; at heart; the truth; the real story
to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase
to pass each other; to cross paths
super-; ultra-; extremely; really; over; more than
goblin; apparition; monster; ghost; phantom; spectre
to reason; to sum up; to conclude
to measure; to weigh; to survey; to conjecture; to infer; to surmise
frank; direct; plain; straightforward; point-blank; concise
to leave word with (a person); to state in one's will; to leave (something) unsaid; to forget to mention
to spring; to bound; to be stimulated; to be encouraged; to pay handsomely; to splurge
inference; deduction; induction; reasoning
proof; testimony; demonstration; verification; certification
extravagant; lavish; opulent; luxurious; magnificent; splendid
set of dishes served on an individual tray for entertaining guests; banquet
kind; sort; type; similar example; parallel; the like
plate; dish; serving; helping; kanji radical 108 (at the bottom)
knob; handle; snack (to have with a drink); side dish; a pinch (e.g. of salt); (file) handle
at once; there and then; immediately
(not so) much; (not) very
temporary closure (of a shop, etc.); extra holiday; special holiday
to be prolonged; to drag on
looking or acting as if one owned the place
to grow restive; to begin to act violently
slapping; splashing; splatting; banging shut; flat (refusal, denial, etc.)
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
guarantee; security; assurance; pledge; warranty
out of office; out of power; in opposition; unaffiliated (e.g. researcher, scientist); in private practice
probability; likelihood; chances
uninterested; unconcerned; plain; light; flowing gently
to make merry; to be festive
with; by; because of; on account of; on (a day, date); at (a time); adds emphasis to preceding word
term; period; time frame; time limit; deadline; cutoff (date)
astringent; bitter; austere; elegant (and unobtrusive); sour (look); glum
plan; project; schedule; scheme; program; programme
difficult voyage; hard flight; rough going; rough passage; running into trouble
country; state; region; national government; central government; home (i.e. hometown, home country); (arch.) province (of Japan)
equal; identical; the same; no different (to); just like; equivalent
ambition; aspiration; sinister designs; treachery
measure; step; countermeasure; counterplan; countermove; strategy
engine; agency; organisation; system; facility