while; during; while; although; all; both
to face; to go towards; to head towards
turning point; turnaround point (e.g. in a race); turning back point
passing through (a tunnel, station, town, etc.); passing by (e.g. of a typhoon); passage (of a bill, e.g. through parliament); carriage; passing (an examination, inspection, etc.); clearing
as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate
racing noisily (in a car, motorcycle, etc.); roaring (e.g. down the street)
soon; shortly; before long; nearly; almost
even though; despite; when
(Japanese) National Defense Council (1956-86) (Defence); National Security Council (USA)
to be prolonged; to drag on
to understand; to comprehend; to become clear; to be known; I know!; I think so too!
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
if so; in that case; in that situation
running (for election); coming forward as a candidate; going on horseback; going in person; (arch.) letting out a horse; (arch.) taking out a horse
a-ha-ha (laughing loudly)
funny; amusing; strange; odd; improper; unsuitable
(not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) specially; separately; apart; additionally
to cross over; to go across; to extend; to cover; to range
last spurt; final spurt; home stretch
feces (esp. animal); excrement; dung
mostly; nearly; practically; well-nigh; almost invariably; all but
coincident with; while; simultaneously
subtle; delicate; difficult; complex; doubtful; questionable
than; from; out of; except; but; more
deciding the winner from a photo
to enter; to go into; to break into; to join; to enroll; to contain; to hold
honorific/polite/humble prefix; honorific suffix
notice; attention; observation
what; how; what (a) ...!; how ...!; surprisingly; to my amazement
once; one time; temporarily; for a moment; one degree; one tone
surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency
V sign (hand gesture); peace sign
congratulations!; well done!; best wishes!; all the best!
suffix appended to somebody else's family members
fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet
neck; head; dismissal; discharge
negotiations; discussions; connection
to leak out (a secret); to be exposed (a lie, improper behaviour, etc.); to be found out; to get away (of fish)