before one's eyes; in front of one; under one's nose; immediate; imminent; around the corner
praise; admiration; commendation; approbation
opening (in a game of go, chess, etc.); early stages; initial phase; outset
to digest; to break down; to break to pieces; to be able to use; to be good at; to finish; to complete
taste (in fashion, music, etc.); sense (e.g. of humour); flair
obedient; meek; docile; honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
also; too; not ... either; (it's not possible) no matter what; although one might wish otherwise
import; importation; introduction; afferent
to handle (men); to master (a tool); to manage; to acquire a command of (a language)
genius; prodigy; natural gift
what!; oh; what the heck; what the; damn
you said; he said; if ... then; do you seriously think that; I already told you; you should know by now that; the said ...
to compare; to make a comparison; to compete; to vie
poor; meagre; meager; feeble; scanty; shabby
smart (clothing, etc.); stylish; slim; slender; skilful; slick
to harden; to freeze; to put together; to collect; to make secure; to stabilize; to fortify
thickheaded; slow-witted; phlegmatic; slow (of one's movements); sluggish
to strike against; to collide with; to encounter; to meet; to clash
(what) the heck; (why) in the world; one object; one body; one form; one style
other (place, thing, person); the rest; outside; beyond; nothing except; nothing but
what; you-know-what; that thing; whatsit; whachamacallit; (not) at all; (not) in the slightest
to differ (from); to vary; to not be in the usual condition; to not match the correct (answer, etc.); to be different from promised; isn't it?
to think (about, of); to think over; to consider; to bear in mind; to think (that); to believe; to intend (to do)
to give an answer; to find an answer to a question; to work out a solution
after all; in the end; conclusion; end; end of a game of go, shogi, etc.
difference; distinction; discrepancy; mistake; error
answer; reply; response; answer; solution; result
skinny person; scrawny person; scarecrow; bag of bones
yokozuna (highest rank in sumo); grand champion; best in its field; crème de la crème; cream of the crop
calculation; reckoning; count; forecast
strength; power; proficiency; ability
to be sufficient; to be enough; to be worth doing; to be worthy of; to do (the job); to serve
effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
miso; fermented condiment usu. made from soybeans; innards (from crabs, shrimps, etc.) resembling miso; key (main) point; good part (of something); weakling
workmanship; craftsmanship; grades; results; quality (e.g. of a crop); dealings
to speak (of something); to be effective; to be powerful; to mean everything
stamina; endurance; physical strength; strength of an organization (e.g. profitability, productivity, economic clout, stability, growth potential)
the body; the flesh; the outer man; one's physique