to stub out (e.g. a cigarette); to crush out; to smother (fire); to hush up; to cover up; to stifle
straight; quickly; quietly; gently; to feel refreshed; to feel satisfied
My goodness!; Good lord!; Holy cow!
to fly; to soar; to jump; to leap; to spatter; to scatter; to hurry
advance arrangements; preparatory meeting; overlap (of a coat, etc.); (arch.) making something match exactly
verbal message; word (from someone)
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
to express (orally); to put into words; to say out loud
sacrifice; victim; sacrifice (to a deity)
dealing with; coping with
breath; breathing; tone; mood
to smoke; to breathe in; to suck; to sip; to absorb; to soak up
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; shapely; neatly; cleanly; without trouble; clearly
while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily
abusive language; violent language; wild words
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
to withdraw; to leave; to retire; to back down; to give up
stairs; stairs at the front of a noh stage
to tighten; to stiffen; to brace; to strain
simply (cannot); definitely (cannot); absolutely (cannot); by no means
as a matter of fact; to tell the truth
respect; esteem; reverence; honour; honor
fiscal year (usu. April 1 to March 31 in Japan); financial year; academic year; school year; product year
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
part-time lecturer; contract teacher
to take (seat, position, course, office, etc.); to assume; to ascend (the throne); to accede; to start (on a journey); to commence
to order; to command; to appoint
chief; main; principal; important
one's personal belongings; one's vicinity; one's daily life; everyday necessities
gofer; dogsbody; person who is made to do things or get things for someone else
personal; individual; private
(the) whole; as a whole; in general; at large
person in charge (including a supervisory role for other staff); person responsible for ...; responsible party; supervisor; manager
success in life; getting ahead; successful career; promotion; climbing the corporate ladder; eminence
losing one's position; losing one's standing; downfall; fall (from power); being overthrown
life; living; I; me; student
regulation; (traffic) policing; control; restriction
situation; (present) state of affairs; circumstances
to fall into (e.g. a hole); to fall into (chaos, depression, dilemma, illness, etc.); to fall into (a trap, etc.); to fall; to surrender