close (e.g. in terms of relationship); intimate
until then; till then; to that extent; the end of it; all there is to it
double; twice (as much); times (as much); -fold; 1-nth; 1 to n
preference; priority; precedence; right of way
fort; fortress; stronghold; fortification
(not) always; (not) necessarily; (not) entirely; (not) all
lunch break; noon recess; noon rest period
even; if only; if just; as long as; the only thing needed
leather strap binding the plates of traditional Japanese armor (armour)
to a greater or lesser extent (degree); more or less
type; pattern; model; epitome; exemplar; archetype
to leave behind; to put off; to postpone
single (room); room for one; private room (in a restaurant, etc.); private dining room; (toilet) stall
to use (something) as a selling point
high-class restaurant; high-end store
one meal; one meal (a day)
to pull out; to draw out; to omit; to leave out; to do to the end; to do thoroughly; to let out (e.g. air from a tyre)
to satisfy one's appetite
to water down; to dilute with water
alcohol; alcoholic drink; alcohol; (alcohol-based) hand sanitizer
worthy opponent; worthy rival; good match
connection; link (on a web page)
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
proximity; nearness; being nearby; approaching; drawing near; coming close
to break; to snap; to be injured; to wear out; to be worn out; to break; to burst
to smack one's lips (over a dish); to eat with relish
to swallow; to gulp down; to understand; to grasp; to engulf; to swallow up
lack of physical exercise; insufficient exercise; inactivity
step; stair; shelf; layer; grade; level; dan (degree of advanced proficiency in martial arts, go, shogi, etc.)
stairs; stairway; staircase
sham battle; mock battle; dry run; military exercise; war game
unsatisfied; unsatisfactory; insufficient in some way; lacking something
to notice; to realize; to realise; to regain consciousness; to come to (one's senses); to come round
to apologize (apologise); to refuse; to decline; to be unable to bear; to be defeated (by)
distrust; mistrust; insincerity; impiety; faithlessness
a little difficult; slightly hard; not feasible; not possible
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
injury; harm; evil influence; damage
to bring into the open; to reveal; to uncover (e.g. evidence); to bring to light
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed