to pin down; to hold down; to cover (esp. a part of one's body with one's hand); to clutch (a body part in pain); to get a hold of; to obtain
previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?
next; following; subsequent; stage; station
just like that; quite so; I agree; (lit.) that street
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
to be tied together; to be connected to; to lead to; to be related to; to be related (by blood)
to connect; to tie; to fasten; to transfer (phone call)
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
to polish; to shine; to brush (e.g. teeth); to refine (e.g. a skill); to improve; to cultivate
place; room; margin; scope
(real) ability; true strength; merit; arms; force
to recognize; to recognise; to deem; to judge; to approve; to deem acceptable; to admit
so; therefore; accordingly; like I said; I told you already
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
equal match; good match; fair match; equal in ability; being a worthy rival
always; all the time; never; usual; regular
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
habit (often a bad habit, i.e. vice); tendency; peculiarity; idiosyncrasy; crease; wrinkle
time; hour; period; class
to follow; to come along with one; to accompany
concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every
something like ...; things like ...; someone like ...; the likes of ...
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...; did not ...
to that extent; to that degree; so much; so
swift-footed; light-footed
particle indicating that the speaker is trying to recall some information
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; and everything else; and all; (not) at all; (not) in the least
attitude; manner; behaviour; attitude (towards an issue, etc.); position; stance
lie; fib; mistake; error; unwise move; bad decision
such; this sort of; like this
to anyone; to everyone; by anyone; by everyone; in everyone; in anyone