to hold (in one's hand); to take (into one's hand); to own; to obtain
to tie; to bind; to bear (fruit); to close (e.g. deal); to confirm; to connect (two distant places); to close tightly
to let down one's hair; to undo hair
wonderful; marvelous; strange; strangely enough; oddly enough; for some reason
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; intention; mind; mood
with all due respect; if I may make bold to ask
back; rear; background; behind the scenes
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
knee; lap; knee and thigh (while sitting)
to be opposite; to face each other; to confront (an issue); to face
(physical) form; shape; visage; (facial) features; form (as opposed to substance); manner (of action); (resultant) state
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
to step over; to step across; to stride over; to stretch over; to span; to bridge
height (of a person); stature
difference; variation; difference
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
resistance; opposition; reluctance; repulsion; resistance; drag
lower back; waist; hips; body (of hair, noodles, paper, etc.); resilience; spring
solid; robust; tight; taut; shrewd; calculating
to join hands together; to join forces; to collaborate
to run away; to flee; to make off; to start to run away
there is nothing more that can be done; it's all over
though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless
to prick up one's ears and listen; to listen attentively
speaking voice; talking voice
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
the other day; previously; last time; last (Sunday, summer, etc.); previous (e.g. mayor, chapter)
to restrict; to limit; to be restricted to; to be limited to; to be best (for); to be the best plan
to garnish; to accompany (as a card does a gift); to add to as support; to prop up; to accompany (as an aid, guide, translator, etc.); (arch.) to mimic
hot (to the touch); passionate (feelings, etc.); ardent; hot (e.g. temper); zealous; enthusiastic; intense
let me see; well; errr ...; uhh ...
to come to meet (someone); to come to pick up
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
to become known; to come to light; to be known; to be understood; to clearly not amount to much; to be insignificant
not feeling like doing ...; having no mind to ...; being in no mood for ...; having no intention of ...
endurance contest; test of endurance
to lose; to be defeated; to give in (to); to yield; to be inferior (to); to be second (to)
breaking down; defeating; abolishing
empirically; from experience
to prepare oneself for the worst; to strengthen one's resolve; to accept one's fate; to prepare oneself
with a rustling sound; rippling (of a stream, etc.); murmuring; slurping down (ochazuke); quickly and easily (e.g. write a letter); with ease
soft; tender; gentle; mild; light (topic, book, etc.); informal
to stare (at); to gaze (at); to look hard (at); to watch intently; to fix one's eyes (on)
hard-to-do; difficult; tough; awkward; tricky
the most; the best; the greatest; supreme; unrivalled; unsurpassed
ending; conclusion; join; union; knot; knotting
difficult to ...; hard to ...