foundation stone; cornerstone
making doubly sure; points scored for good measure; insurance run (in baseball)
(hand-to-hand) fight; grapple; scuffle; struggling (with a problem, task, etc.); grappling; wrestling
magic; sorcery; witchcraft; magic tricks (with large-scale props)
day by day; by the day; (arch.) daily; (arch.) every day
to be unusual (of a person or thing); to be uncommon; to be peculiar; to be eccentric; to be different
or something; or something like that; or words to that effect; something or other
previously; already; for some time; for quite a while
yes or no answer; agreement or disagreement; consent or refusal
shelter; safe shelter; evacuation shelter; place of refuge
(carrying) close to one's person; next to the skin
you're looking well; how lovely to see you; how wonderful to see you in such good spirits; farewell, and keep well; do take good care of yourself
to hurry (up); to urge on; to press; to rush
awareness; realization; noticing
somehow; for some reason or other
to be at a loss; to be puzzled; to be perplexed; to be pressed for; to be pinched for; to become poor
term; period; time frame; time limit; deadline; cutoff (date)
to save trouble; to save effort; to save hassle; to save bother; to save time
popular name; common name; nickname; alias
introduction; bringing in; installation; introduction (to a story, lecture, etc.); introductory part
rescue; extricate; reclaim; deliverance
public (attention, recognition, etc.); social (standing, acceptance, etc.); worldly (fame, desires, etc.)
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); just like (someone)
recollection; reminiscence
flapping; rattling; (running) with a clatter; noisily; (falling) one after another; in quick succession; busily
end; finish; bound; limit; finale (of a noh song); end of an act (in jōruri or kabuki); trump card
long ago; a long time ago; already
to take seriously; to take someone at their word; to believe (to be true)
general situation; general trend; general tendency; large majority (of a group, faction, etc.); majority group
jungle; jungle; jungle music
forest bathing; forest therapy; peaceful walk through the woods for health benefits
bare rock; rock surface; rock face
Daidarabotchi (mythical giant)
spine; backbone; spinal column
to project; to stand out; to jut out; to protrude