ice; shaved ice (usually served with flavored simple syrup)
just before; on the verge of; on the brink of; just in front of; just ahead of
blind spot (e.g. of a driver); dead angle; dead ground; dead space
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
to highlight something; to bring something to the forefront
to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding a runner on base
intensive; concentrated; focused
(using) one's whole body; (putting in) all one's efforts; (exerting) all one's energies
possession; occupation; occupancy
last; final; closing; last train (bus, flight, etc.; of the day)
position in a game of go or shogi; state of the game; aspect of an affair; situation
to go out to meet; to receive; to welcome; to accept (e.g. as a member of a group or family); to call for; to summon
instant; moment; (split) second; (in a) flash; (in the) blink of an eye
most suitable; optimum; optimal; best
mirror; looking-glass; barrel head; page added at the beginning of a document mentioning its purpose, date, author, etc.; mirror-shaped mochi
to put one's strength into
flash (of light); glint; schiller
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
not ... for nothing; not ... with nothing to show for it; worthwhile; no wonder ...
to miss a chance; to miss an opportunity
acquisition; obtaining; gaining possession; purchase
comparatively; relatively; unexpectedly; unusually; considering; for one's ...
by all rights; properly speaking; legally speaking
excitement; exasperation; indignation; rage; fury
calm; composed; cool; quiet
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather
what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?
attentive; cautious; careful; watchful
to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate
therefore; consequently; accordingly; for that reason
nonsensical; unreasonable; awfully; extremely; disorder; confusion
with; by; because of; on account of; on (a day, date); at (a time); adds emphasis to preceding word
to make up for; to compensate for; to indemnify; to recompense; to redeem (e.g. a fault); to atone for
to speak frankly; to put things bluntly
serving tea (esp. at a company); tea server; tea lady
for some reason or other; somehow or other; by some chance
secret information; intelligence
quite capable of ...; could happen; not unlikely to
responsibility; duty; obligation
sympathy; compassion; pity
he; she; this; this one; Hey, you!; You bastard!