digger; excavator; power shovel
unit; (small) group (esp. in music or entertainment); band
humanity; empathy; kindness; human nature; common sense; customs and manners
to suffer the consequences for interfering in a couple's relationship; (lit.) to be kicked by a horse
completely unknown; unexpected; having no clue about
god (esp. the Christian God)
many; numerous; various; large number of
program (e.g. TV); programme
8th day of the month; eight days
most interesting part (of a story); climax; good part; scenic spot; beautiful place
repeated occurrence; frequently occurring
outward appearance; apparent
close examination; careful investigation; investigation of a crime; inquiry into someone's guilt; winner (of the most rounds, i.e. a full game); (arch.) reciting and appreciating traditional poetry
militant (faction, group, person, etc.); hardliner who favors force over compromise; hawk
direction; orientation; suited to; suitable for; tendency; inclination
flag; boolean value; something that foreshadows a future event or outcome (in a film, novel, etc.)
a wise man keeps away from danger
I know, right?; don't you agree?; I thought you'd say that!; there we go
penalty for contract breach; forfeit
romance; love story; love affair; romantic relationship; romance
talk (esp. by a talk-show host, or by a stage musician to the audience between songs); banter; talk show; toque
compared to our company's products (a phrase often used in advertising when comparing old and new products); in this company's comparison; as I see it; by my estimate
tedious; lengthy; overlong; long-winded
talk; recital; narration; topic
etc.; et cetera; and so on
disappointing (end, result, etc.); sad; miserable; tragic; fleeting; transient
brief review; brief comment
reeking of blood; stinking of blood; bloody (battle, crime, etc.)
stamina; energy; stamina-boosting (esp. of meat dishes containing raw egg yolks, garlic, Chinese chives, etc.)
calico (pattern); tortoiseshell-and-white; calico cat; tortoiseshell-and-white cat
(small crunchy) dried sardines
commitment; pledge; promise
leaving the mound; being knocked out; resignation; stepping down; withdrawing
holder (of a record, title, permit, etc.)
taking on a life of its own (of a rumour, etc.); walking by oneself; taking a walk by oneself; walking unaided; being able to walk without help; standing on one's own feet
to begin to do; to start doing; to cater; to make and deliver (food)
appearance (in a film, play, TV show, etc.); performance
great (quantity, amount, etc.); huge; enormous; serious