very easy; piece of cake; child's play; before breakfast
fearfully; timidly; nervously; cautiously; gingerly
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; (not) any
force; strength; capability; ability; efficacy; effect; effort
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
domination of the world; world hegemony; world domination
senior (at work or school); superior; elder; older graduate; progenitor; old-timer
outrageous; monstrous; appalling; inordinate; overambitious
for a moment; for a minute; for a while; for some time; for the time being; for now
to lose; to miss (a change, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)
front; frontage; facade; main
to stare fixedly at; to fix one's gaze on; to make sure of; to set one's eyes on (e.g. the future); to focus on
straight to the point; point-blank; frank; direct
threat; bird-scaring device (scarecrow, gun, etc.)
roundabout (e.g. expression); indirect (reference, criticism, etc.); oblique
bewilderment; perplexity; embarrassment; discomfiture; bafflement
stop talking nonsense; don't be ridiculous; give me a break
true character; true heart; true spirit
demand; firm request; requisition; requirement; desire
doesn't amount to doing (something); not significant enough to require (something); unnecessary
one tenth; one hundredth; one percent; one tenth of a sun; one quarter ryō (an old coin)
fast (walking); quick; brisk; quick (passing of time); rapid; swift
to leave; to depart; to take one's leave
victory; triumph; conquest; success; win
precious; valuable; priceless; noble; exalted; sacred
purpose; goal; aim; objective; intention
abandonment; renunciation; resignation; abdication (responsibility, right)
compensation; equivalent value; consideration
rotation (usu. around something); revolution; turning
twist; spin; ingenuity; sophistication (e.g. of writing style); wrapped offering (of money); twisting throw
offer; tender; providing; sponsoring (a TV program)
to stop walking; to pause
presentation; exhibit; suggest; citation
charming; fascinating; enchanting; bewitching; beguiling; captivating
journal; magazine; periodical
interview (i.e. television, newspaper, etc.)
favourite dish (favorite); favourite food
disliked; hated; tendency; smack (of); distinction; discrimination