majority; more than half; most (of); mostly; largely; mainly
essential; important; crucial; vital; main
(one) matter; (one) item; (one) case
western part of Japan (esp. Kyushu, but ranging as far east as Kinki); western nations (esp. India or Europe); thirty-three temples in the Kinki area containing statues of Kannon (Avalokitesvara); pilgrimage to the thirty-three temples sacred to Kannon
enquiry; inquiry; query; interrogation; ENQ
number of large objects such as cars, computers, etc.
cloud of sand (dust, etc.)
direction; orientation; bearing; course (e.g. of action)
ongoing; in progress; afoot
what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
unidentifiable; unidentified
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
to go around; to return; to surround; to concern (usu. of disputes)
leaving as is; leaving alone; leaving to chance; neglecting; abandoning
collapse; crumbling; breaking down; (radioactive) decay; disintegration
defeat; loss; reverse; setback
a question (an issue) of where responsibility (liability) lies; a question of who is responsible (to blame)
to look up (at); to look up to; to respect; to ask for (e.g. guidance); to seek; to depend on
(if) by some chance; by some possibility; in the unlikely event that; (unlikely event of) emergency; the worst(-case scenario)
thinking; thought; idea; notion; intention; plan
series; chain; two reams (i.e. 1000 sheets of paper); verse; stanza
just now; at this moment; at this point of time
to say; to tell (somebody); to state
some; any; in any way; of some kind; of some sort
itself; one's own body; oneself; originally; naturally
careful consideration; thought
divorce; dissolution of adoption
one place; (all in) the same place; one spot; one location; one part; one passage
magnification; enlargement; expansion; amplification
sure to ...; certain to ...; bound to ...; it's natural that ...
surroundings; environs; circumference
support; backing; aid; assistance
cooperation; coordination; link
invasion; incursion; raid; aggression; intrusion; trespass
to be prepared to flee; to become restless; to become agitated