number one; first; best; most; game; round
cleverness; skill; tact; clever person (in a particular field); skillful person (skilful)
reliance; trust; faith; confidence
to ask for; to apply for; to make an application for; to file a request for; to submit (e.g. one's resignation)
examination; exam; test; trial; experiment; test
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
bed; bedding; sickbed; alcove; riverbed; seedbed; straw "core" of a tatami mat
moreover; furthermore; nevertheless; and yet
strangulation; strangling
poison; toxicant; harm; evil influence; ill will; spite
to keep (a pet or other animal); to have; to own; to raise; to rear; to feed
strange disease; rare disease
to cock one's head in puzzlement; to tilt one's head in contemplation; to wrack one's brain; to think hard
(medical) doctor; physician
diagnosis; medical examination
to be submerged; to be soaked; to be pickled; to be well seasoned; to be totally immersed (in a condition, e.g. laziness)
(arch.) sudden; (arch.) abrupt; (arch.) stupid; (arch.) foolish; attaining enlightenment in one effort (without ascetic practices, etc.)
to be helpful; to be useful
regarding; in; to; towards; with regards to
for some reason or other; somehow; whatsitsname; what-you-call-it; and so on; and you know the rest
funny; amusing; strange; odd; improper; unsuitable
trend; tendency; movement; attitude
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
questions and answers; dialogue
whispering; subdued; murmuring; dry and tasteless
to set out; to set sail; to embark on (a new venture); to set out (to achieve something); to begin to ride; to lean forward
to lend an ear; to hearken; to give an ear to; to listen carefully
to buy; to purchase; to value; to have a high opinion; to stir; to provoke
favorable treatment; favourable treatment; hospitality; warm reception; good treatment; hearty welcome
sometimes; occasionally; at times; seasonal; of the season; appropriate (for the season or occasion)
present (to build up a "friendship" with someone); bribe
polite; courteous; hospitable
entertaining with food and drink; treating to dinner; wining and dining; immediately agreeing with someone else; pandering
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
for the time being; for the present; immediate; present; for some time (after); current account
box for holding papers or stationery