simply; merely; only; solely
pronunciation; production of sound
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
dangerous; in danger; facing imminent danger; precarious (situation); perilous (state, balance, etc.); in doubt
to fit; to get into; to be fit for (a job, etc.); to be suited for; to fall into; to plunge into
chair; seat; stool; post; position; seat
achievement; attainment; accomplishment; realization
certificate; certified document; (the) thumbs up; seal of approval; paper with signature of the shogun or lord
strict; close; precise; scrupulous
authorization; authorisation; acknowledgment; acknowledgement; certification; recognition
to represent; to signify; to reveal; to show; to express; to make widely known
competition; contest; rivalry; competition (between organisms or species)
useless; vain; aimless; idle
to increase; to add to; to augment
please; if you would; somehow or other; one way or another; whether (or not); if
arrival of goods; goods received
route; path; channel (e.g. sales, distribution)
substitute; replacement; stand-in; proxy; compensation; exchange
there is no need to ...; never happens; there is never a time when
doubt; misgivings; distrust; suspicion
regrettable; vexing; upsetting; unthinkable; wholly unexpected
makimono; handscroll; roll of cloth (for making a kimono); scarf; stole; makizushi
masher; potato masher; bean masher
to be raised (e.g. child); to be brought up; to grow (up)
three kinds; three varieties
in the city; within the city
advanced student; advanced learner; advanced practitioner; experienced person
sludge; slime; dregs; hopeless situation; hell; despair
the south; southward; southern direction; countries in the south (esp. Southeast Asia and the pre-WWII South Pacific Mandate)
person of high rank or position
highest grade; finest quality; top class; superlative (degree)
intended for ...; oriented towards ...; aimed at ...
look; glimpse; apparently; seemingly; (arch.) first meeting
vast; extensive; immense; huge; large; grand
territory; domain; field; area; domain; region
way of taking (e.g. photographs); manner of taking; how to take
user; consumer; master (e.g. of swordsmanship); prodigal; spendthrift