wanted; wished for; in need of; I want (you) to
strange; unconventional; eccentric; odd; odd number
diligently; seriously; perfectly; properly; sufficiently; satisfactorily
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable
yes; that is correct; understood; I see; present; here; pardon?
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
after all; in the end; conclusion; end; end of a game of go, shogi, etc.
previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
to start; to begin; to challenge; to pick (a fight); to set (traps); to plant (explosives)
no; nay; well; er; you're welcome; not at all
so to speak; so to call it; as it were
just this side of; one step short of; on the brink
tactics; strategy; military operation; naval operation
on and after; as from; hereafter; thereafter; since
first (of all); firstly; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
what kind of; what sort of; what; no matter what (kind of); whatever; any
head; chief; merit; strong point; superiority; major
gauntlet (used in Kendo); bracer; fencing glove
in one go; in one gulp; in one breath; immediately; instantly; right away
danger; peril; hazard; risk
degree (angle, temperature, scale, etc.); counter for occurrences; strength (of glasses); glasses prescription; alcohol content (percentage); alcohol by volume; extent
considerably; fairly; quite
death; decease; (arch.) death penalty (by strangulation or decapitation); (an) out
important task; important role; major part (in a film, play, etc.); leading role; high-scoring combination
clear; clearing (a bar, hurdle, etc.); overcoming; getting through; clearing (the ball); clearing (e.g. a checked box)
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; motivation; intention
always; all the time; never; usual; regular
dangerous; risky; awful; terrible; terrific; amazing
to cross over; to go across; to extend; to cover; to range
together; at the same time; same; identical
answer; reply; response; answer; solution; result
formation; establishment; conclusion (e.g. of a deal); reaching (e.g. an agreement); being valid (of a theory, argument, etc.); holding
hah (derisively); pooh; pfft (of something disappearing); poof; huff; puff
to set out; to set sail; to embark on (a new venture); to set out (to achieve something); to begin to ride; to lean forward
story; tale; narrative; account; fable; legend
most interesting part (of a story); climax; good part; scenic spot; beautiful place
after this; henceforth; henceforward; from now on