low rank; lower position; subordinate position; lower order (e.g. byte)
opening performance; opening act; curtain raiser; minor performer; minor storyteller; subordinate part
manly; masculine; like a man
man's looks; handsomeness; good-lookingness
easy; simple; simple (way of thinking, etc.); simple-minded; soft; lax
(family) crest; coat of arms; pattern; figure; playing card suit (in karuta)
to declare; to assert; to say bluntly; to say straight out
a lot; lots; enough; sufficient; enough; too many
24 hours; twenty-four hours
a drop in the bucket; a drop in the ocean; pointless exercise; waste of time; (something that is) too little, too late; (lit.) (pouring) water on a hot stone
to raise (a sword, fist, etc.); to lift; to throw up; to fling up; to swing up
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
ferocious; fierce; audacious; impudent; shameless
to talk; to carry meaning
dialogue; conversation; talk; discussion; communication
hammering sound; hammering
to form; to shape; to make; to mold; to mould; to build up
overflow (of a liquid); overflow hole (in a sink, etc.); overflow
skilled worker; skilled labour
to put (into); to put away (in); to include (in an anthology, catalogue, etc.); to contain; to achieve (results, success, etc.); to obtain; to pay (fees, taxes, etc.)
unreasonable request; asking for something unreasonable
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit; use
suicide (carried out with a blade, gun, etc.)
to become familiar with; to get used to; to become accustomed to; to come to fit; to go (well) with; to suit
inscription; epitaph; (manufacturer's) engraved signature; motto; maxim
between-season wear; spring and autumn clothing; together; condition; situation; -ish
to see; to look; to watch; to try to ...
mud; mad; crazy; ridiculous
to get fed up with; to get sick of; to become disgusted with
many; numerous; various; large number of
opening; aperture (e.g. camera); opening one's mouth; beginning to speak; open; broad
trivial; trifling; slight; insignificant
translation; version (e.g. "English version")
bell (used for summoning or signalling); buzzer
inspection; examination; survey
investigation; examination; inquiry; enquiry; survey
for some reason or other; somehow; whatsitsname; what-you-call-it; and so on; and you know the rest
leaving behind; desertion; abandonment
enjoyment; pleasure; amusement; anticipation; looking forward to; something to look forward to