since some time or another; since who-knows-when
that sort of; that kind of; like that; such; so
to lose; to be defeated; to succumb; to give in; to be inferior to; to break out in a rash due to (e.g. lacquer, shaving, etc.)
(not) even once; (not) ever
condescending attitude; arrogant attitude; looking down on
separation (e.g. of rubbish when recycling); classification; discrimination; division; distinction
quickly; briefly; rashly; carelessly; (flowing) in trickles
abdomen; belly; womb; one's mind; one's real intentions; courage; nerve
to stand; to rise; to find oneself (e.g. in a difficult position); to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)
manner of speaking; verbal argument; objection; protesting a decision (esp. that of a sumo referee); rumor; rumour
depending on the way ...; depending on how ...; according to how ...
to also be (implies that as well as the earlier stated this is also the case); to be ... or something
to rank next to; to come after
childish; child-like; immature; infantile
first of all; at once; right away; for now; for the time being
to lead; to take the lead (in doing something); to precede; to go before; to die before (esp. one's spouse, parents, etc.); to be a prerequisite
muscle; tendon; vein; artery; fiber; fibre; line
to bend; to curve; to turn; to be awry; to be askew
wonderful; marvelous; strange; strangely enough; oddly enough; for some reason
after all; in the end; conclusion; end; end of a game of go, shogi, etc.
one's say; one's point; complaint; grievance; objection
ah!; oh!; yes; indeed; aah; gah
to bend; to curve; to bend (the truth); to falsify; to corrupt; to sully
ability; performance; efficiency
fall; decline; lowering; deterioration; degradation
nothing but; none other than
work (film, book); production; creation; turning (something) out
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
to collect; to assemble; to gather
grant; allowance; endowment; bestowal; assignment; conferment
up through; up until; down to; from ... to ... (e.g. from head to toe); everything from ... to ...
that road (path, street, way, etc.); that line (of business); that profession; love affairs; romance
leading person; foremost figure
to pour (into); to sprinkle on (from above); to water (e.g. plants); to shed (tears); to concentrate one's energy (strength, attention, etc.) on; to devote to; to flow into (e.g. of a river)
exploitation; overuse; abuse
that's a different matter; that's a different story
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
management; (executive) staff; leaders; leadership; top brass; upper echelons
attack; assault; raid; criticism; censure; denunciation
blow; shock; strike; batting
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.)
surely; clearly; without a doubt; in all probability; no matter how one slices it; no matter how one looks at it
victory or defeat; match; contest; game