unexpectedly; surprisingly; unexpected; unanticipated; unforeseen
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something
arm; skill; efforts; ability
to save face; to show deference; to make someone look good
to get angry; to get mad; to tell someone off; to scold; to be angular; to be square
promptly; immediately; quickly; indifferently
bluntly (refusing, etc.); flatly; out of hand; completely
lever; agent (causing something to happen); instrument; assistant; helper
thinking; thought; idea; notion; intention; plan
to bend; to crook; to lean; to tilt; to bend (the truth); to distort
flurried; flustered; upset; nervous; embarrassed
miserable; pitiable; shameful; deplorable; pathetic
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
as if it were about oneself
world-class; (of) high global reputation
excellent machine; excellent device (e.g. camera); excellent aircraft
from the standpoint of; as a matter of (e.g. fact); aboard (a ship or vehicle); on top of; first volume (e.g. book); superior quality; best
gold (Au); golden; prosperous; money (esp. ōban coin); cash
sword (esp. Japanese single-edged); katana; scalpel; chisel; burin; knife money (knife-shaped commodity money used in ancient China)
to disappear; to vanish; to go out (of a fire, light, etc.); to die; to fade (of a feeling, impression, etc.); to vanish (e.g. of hope); to go away (e.g. of a smell, itchiness, sleepiness)
fleet (fishing, naval, etc.); convoy; group of ships
selection; choice; option
at any rate; anyhow; anyway; in any case; because; as you know
to sell (well); to be well known; to be popular; to be famous
super work; tremendous work; spectacular; blockbuster
soft; software; soft hat; felt hat; soft serve ice cream; softball
to take (someone) by surprise; to do something unexpected
achievement; attainment; accomplishment; realization
numerical value; numerics; reading (on a meter, etc.)
big hit; smash hit; popular item (e.g. movie, music)
mobilization; mobilisation
at the most; at best; to the utmost; as much as possible; as much as one can
when it comes to ...; where ... is concerned; if it's the case that ...; if it turns out that ...; if it's true that ...
one long cylindrical thing; one film, TV show, etc.; one version; one book; a certain book; ippon; one point
support; backing; aid; assistance
work (e.g. book, film, composition, etc.); opus; performance; production
-ical; -ive; -like; -ish; (something) like; along the lines of
just now; a moment ago; this very minute
long military service; having experienced many battles