all; altogether; entirely; exactly alike (e.g. in appearance); spitting image of; identical
to be convinced (that); to be under the impression (that); to make up one's mind; to set one's heart on; to be obsessed (with a thought, idea, etc.); to think about obsessively
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
thin (air); weak (liquid); dilute; lacking (enthusiasm, consideration, substance, etc.); insubstantial; deficient
to tailor; to make (clothing); to train; to bring up; to make it seem like; to pass off
just this side of; one step short of; on the brink
decision; settlement; confirmation; establishment
to lurk; to be hidden; to be concealed; to lie dormant; to be latent
to wear a mask; to hide one's true intentions
at the very beginning of one's speech; immediately upon opening one's mouth (to speak); before anything else; first of all
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
when it comes to; concerning (an area of expertise)
unique thing; best on earth
reserve; spare; preparation; preliminaries
congratulation; congratulations; celebration; congratulatory gift; present
fruit; nut; berry; fruits; profit
juice; soft drink (usu. fruit-based); sweetened drink
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages; counter for cupfuls, bowlfuls, spoonfuls, etc.; counter for boats; counter for octopuses and squid; cup
evaluation meeting; postmortem session; review meeting
to take (someone) along; to bring along; to be accompanied by
transition; changeover; switchover; transfer (of powers, weight, etc.); shift (e.g. of centre of gravity)
leaf; blade (of grass); (pine) needle; frond; foliage
to part (usu. of people); to part from; to separate (of a couple); to break up; to lose (e.g. one's mother); to be bereaved
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together; both
to mutually recognize; to agree; to accept
face; mask; face guard; striking the head (in kendo); surface (esp. a geometrical surface); page; aspect
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
to cover; to hide; to conceal; to wrap; to disguise
to have (e.g. lunch); to take (e.g. vitamins)
reserve; constraint; declining; refraining; forethought; foresight
drinker; person who can hold their drink
to starve; to be famished; to be hungry; to be starved of (e.g. love); to be thirsty for (e.g. knowledge); to be hungry for
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
ignorant; unenlightened; uncivilized; uncivilised
by all means; at all costs; absolutely
to be vague; to speak ambiguously; to be evasive; to not commit oneself
to make sure of; to ascertain; to see with one's own eyes; to watch to the end; to watch to make sure (that)
to let leak; to let out (e.g. light); to let out (a secret); to leak (information); to give utterance to (e.g. one's dissatisfaction); to vent; to wet one's pants