gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
objection; refutation; rebuttal; counterargument
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
true character; true heart; true spirit
on purpose; deliberately; intentionally
terrific; staggering; tremendous; frightful; ghastly; horrific
to be conspicuous; to stand out
there's no knowing; there's no telling; it's anyone's guess; who knows?
bomb; alcohol with liquor added (esp. wine-based shōchū highball, also beer with whiskey)
explosion; detonation; eruption; eruption (of discontent, etc.); outburst; outpouring
getting mixed up in; getting embroiled in; involvement; entanglement; by-blow
inexcusable; unjustifiable; sorry; remorseful; excuse me; (I'm) sorry
with trouble; at great pains; rare; valuable; kind; generous
god of pestilence; god who spreads infectious diseases; jinx; hoodoo; pest
straight talk; plain speaking; speaking frankly
in the end; at the end of the day
relieved; refreshed; frank; candid; easy-going
absurd; unreasonable; excessive; very; extremely; excessively
want to ... do something; would like to ...
indicates two contrasting actions; (arch.) indicates possessive (often found in place names and compound words)
to feel under pressure; to feel impatient; to be in a hurry
to open out (of a view, scenery, etc.); to spread out; to improve (of luck, prospects, etc.); to get better; to develop (of a town, civilization, etc.); to become civilized; to be sensible
index finger; forefinger; second toe
single standard; single base; single-feature show
now that you say that; now that you mention it
home area; home town; local
to prove successful; to take hold; to amount to something
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
face; mask; face guard; (in kendo) striking the head; surface (esp. a geometrical surface); page; aspect
wholehearted; earnest; determined; intent; single-minded; straightforward
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
lending (money); finance; loan; adaptability; versatility; flexibility
disinformation; false information
dirty; filthy; disordered; messy; indecent (language, etc.); dirty
to leave (in someone's keeping); to put (in someone's care); to put (someone) in charge of; to leave (a matter) in someone's hands; to lean on; to put one's weight on
reliance; trust; faith; confidence
to betray; to turn traitor to; to double-cross
to open one's mouth (to talk); to (start to) tell