purpose; goal; aim; objective; intention; motive
rematch (after an earlier loss)
to have one's breath taken away; to gasp (in surprise, wonder, etc.); to have one's breath catch in one's throat; to gulp
to be open (to traffic); to lead (to); to flow (of a liquid, current, etc.); to pass (through); to be conveyed (of an intention, meaning, etc.); to be understood (by); to be well versed (in)
promise; agreement; arrangement; something expected or predictable (e.g. running gag); typical or clichéd development (in a story); something considered obligatory or guaranteed (in a certain situation)
general; universal; ordinary; average; (arch.) the same; (arch.) no different
far away; far off; far; long ago; long before
amber; bright golden yellow
confections; sweets; candy; cake
throw; throwing; resigning (a game of shogi, go, etc.); giving up; selling at a loss; sell-off
to be put in order; to be put to rights; to be disposed of; to be solved; to be finished; to be married (off)
demand; firm request; requisition; requirement; desire
evil; wickedness; (role of) the villain (in theatre, etc.); the bad guy
carrying in one's arms (a baby, pet, doll, etc.); holding; up!; carry me
immediately; right away; on the spot
disadvantage; handicap; unfavorable position
life; existence; (one's) working life; career; life force; lifeblood
he; she; that person; that; that one; that thing
to crush; to squash; to flatten; to quash (a plan, opposition, etc.); to crush; to suppress
above ground; on the ground; earth's surface; this world; this earth
after (a long process); at the end of; last line (of a renga)
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
bribe; sweetener; douceur
negotiations; bargaining; discussions; connection; relationship; relations
gold (metal); gold (color); gold (medal); first place (prize); something of great value; something golden (e.g. silence); money
outstanding talent; person of exceptional talent; gifted person
10,000; ten thousand; myriad; everything; all; (arch.) various
batter's box; one's turn at bat
helper; supporter; second; foreign player (hired to strengthen a team)
foreigner; foreign citizen; foreign national; alien; non-Japanese
contract; compact; agreement
with a crunching or grinding sound; quickly; promptly; crispily; crunchily
local procurement; local content; sourcing locally
to endure; to keep out (e.g. rain); to pull through; to get over; to surpass; to outdo
powerless; weak; lacking physical strength; incompetent; lacking ability; powerless
to take pains; to take time for someone; to do work for someone; to go to trouble for someone
maximum instantaneous wind speed
personnel expenses; labor cost; labour cost; indirect labour costs; indirect labor costs