previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
immediately; right away; at once; instantly
to catch up (with); to draw level; to pull even; to be compensated; to make up for one's losses
speech; words; one's lines; remarks
one more time; once more; once again
to finish; to stop; to close (a business, etc.); to close down; to put away; to put back
unexpectedly; surprisingly
to be decided; to be settled; to be unchanging; to be the same (as always); to be a fixed rule; to be destined; to be well executed (of a manoeuvre in a sport, game, etc.)
young bird; chick; fledgling; hina doll; doll displayed during the Girls' Festival
ice; shaved ice (usually served with flavored simple syrup)
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
he; she; that person; (arch.) you
to persevere; to persist; to insist that; to stick to (one's opinion); to remain in a place; to stick to one's post
what with this and that; for a number of reasons
to change color (esp. leaves, fruit, flowers) (colour); to turn crimson (e.g. leaves in autumn); to begin to redden; to ripen; to grow ripe
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
spicy; hot; salty; harsh (criticism); severe (punishment); painful
part; portion; amount; worth (as in "two days' worth"); one's means; one's place; one's duty
will (probably); intend (to do); will; should; ought to
losing initiative; being forestalled; second move (in go or shogi); moving second; rear guard
to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
journal; magazine; periodical
through; throughout; in the course of; all over or throughout (e.g. a place)
to distribute; to hand out; to deliver; to allot; to allocate; to place (staff, soldiers, etc.)
autograph; signature; sign; signal; indication
receiving; reception; eating; drinking; please; please do for me
parent; parents; dealer (in cards, mahjong, etc.); banker; founder; inventor; (pet) owner
resentment; grudge; malice; matter for regret; regret
in the first place; to begin with; after all; anyway; beginning; start
bookstore; bookshop; publisher; main building
considerable; great; important; significant; a big deal
coloured paper; colored paper
shirt (undergarment); undershirt; singlet; shirt (outerwear; usu. with collar and buttons)
to smoke; to breathe in; to suck; to sip; to absorb; to soak up
to save; to rescue; to help; to assist; to support (financially); to contribute (to)
(necessary) personnel; required person