to precede; to forestall; to anticipate
to be able (to); to be possible (to)
sly; cunning; sneaky; crafty; unfair; dishonest
it's probably so; it stands to reason
Japanese person; Japanese people
second; number two; runner-up
arrangements; plan; programme; program; preparations
to give one's name; to introduce oneself; to announce one's candidacy
first person (to do); person going first; first place; top position; person in the top position
someone; unknown person; I; me
deep (colour); dark; strong (flavour, smell, etc.); thick (consistency); dense
snow, moon, and flowers; beauty of the four seasons (from a poem by Bai Juyi)
presence (e.g. of an observer); observation; observer; trading session (at an exchange)
to apply for; to make an application; to propose (marriage); to offer (mediation); to make an overture (of peace); to challenge
unpleasant; awkward; embarrassing; uneasy
warrior (esp. of military retainers of daimyos in the Edo period); samurai; (arch.) man in attendance (on a person of high standing); (arch.) retainer
to hear; to be told; to know; to receive (order); to undertake; to comply
to put on (lower-body clothing, e.g. pants, skirt, footwear); to wear; to affix (a sword to one's hip); (arch.) to affix (a bowstring to a bow)
high and low (social standing)
skip it; drop it; I've had enough (e.g. when offered something); that's enough
heap; pile; stack; full measure
to greedily try to win big (e.g. in mahjong); to swipe; to nick; to pilfer
all eyes; public attention
contrivance; bit of fiddling; little ingenuity; bit more (e.g. food)
expanded functionality; extended functionality; expansion (software)
to profit; to benefit from; to take advantage of; to make good use of
suddenly and in a loud voice (e.g. sobbing)
popular person; favorite; favourite
cutting; tearing off; cutting (for a railroad, highway, etc.); cut; robbery with assault; burglary
close-fitting trousers; long underwear
complex; inferiority complex; complex (of buildings, facilities, etc.)
pet saying; favorite phrase (favorite); stock phrase; manner of talking
before one knows it; without realizing; unawares; unnoticed