to give (an example); to list; to summon up (e.g. all of one's energy); to gather; to arrest (a criminal); to capture; to nominate (e.g. for a position)
to close (e.g. book, eyes, meeting, etc.); to shut
the prospects look brighter; there is hope of accomplishing (something)
to treat (a guest); to receive; to entertain; to be hospitable to; to make welcome
person in charge (including a supervisory role for other staff); person responsible for ...; responsible party; supervisor; manager
lending (money, commodities, etc.); finance; loan; adaptability; versatility; flexibility
to plan; to attempt; to plot; to conspire; to aim for; to strive for
proficient; skilled; skillful; enjoying to the full; full satisfaction; being satiated (with)
by sheer strength; by brute force
exclusion; removal; elimination; clearing away; getting rid of
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that
to use up; to exhaust; to devote oneself (to); to do one's utmost (for); to do to exhaustion; to do completely
I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...; it appears as if ...
(only) one option; one possible choice
to divide; to separate; to partition; to punctuate; to mark off (with a comma); to insert pauses (between words or phrases when reading aloud)
that is to say; so that means
to go down and stand; to alight; to get down
at one's feet; underfoot; gait; pace; most recent; current
grassy field; grassland; meadow; grass-covered plain; savannah; prairie
blue; azure; green; pale (facial color); gray; unripe
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon); trace
exterior; outside; outer; external; lateral
high-speed; rapid; express; highway; freeway; expressway
dangerous; risky; in danger; in jeopardy; uncertain; unreliable
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
to connect; to tie; to fasten; to transfer (phone call)
self-satisfied look; triumphant expression
what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
siege; encirclement; envelopment; surrounding; besiegement
abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning
to gain time; to play for time; to buy time
lovely; sweet; pretty; cute; adorable
girl (usu. between 7 and 17); young lady; (arch.) female between 17 and 20 years old (ritsuryō period)
nice to meet you; I'm glad to make your acquaintance; how do you do?
to put on airs; to assume importance; to be self-important; to be pretentious; to be pompous; to stand on one's dignity
failure; mistake; blunder
figure; body shape; build; physique; form
horn; antler; antenna; feeler; horn-like projection (e.g. peaks of whipped cream)