early spring; beginning of spring; New Year
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
war; battle; campaign; (arch.) troops; (arch.) forces
to stop (moving); to come to a stop; to stop (doing, working, being supplied); to come to a halt; to alight; to perch on
such; like that; that sort of; very
easily; readily; quickly; lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
several; a number of; quantity; amount; counting; figures; number
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
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.)
rather; better; instead; if anything
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
fat; thick; deep (of a voice); thick; daring; shameless
thrust; stab; tsuki; thrust to the throat (in kendo); tsuki; thrust to the chest
to leave; to go away; to pass; to elapse; to be distant; to send away; to drive off
fully armed; armed to the teeth
to come to mind; to pop into one's head
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
near; close; beside; third person
to get close; to cuddle close together; to nestle close to; to snuggle up to
extempore; impromptu; improvised; ad-lib; off-the-cuff; instant
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
to put on (coat, gown, etc.)
abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning
it cannot be that...; it is highly unlikely that...; it is impossible that...
to hold back others from achieving success; to stand in the way of; to sabotage
to come together; to merge; to fit; to match; to be profitable; to be equitable
slip; omission; upshot; denouement; punch line (of a joke)
alone; by oneself; on one's own
I would rather; I would as lief do; strong preference
true feelings; real intention; one's heart; one's right mind; one's senses; one's conscience
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
immediately; right away; at once; instantly
hopeless; futile; no use; beyond help; cannot be done
to recover one's strength; to recover one's spirit; to revive; to be refreshed; to be invigorated; to be encouraged
to nod one's head; to nod yes; to agree
dangerous; risky; awful; terrible; terrific; amazing
in range; within the limits (of...); within (a) range