by the way; incidentally; sometimes; occasionally; precisely (at that time); exactly
near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly
large; big; older; senior; final; ultimate
ship; boat; tank; tub; counter for boat-shaped containers (e.g. of sashimi)
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
this way; this direction; here; this (one); I; me
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
was it?; I think it was ...; if I've got it right; (I, we) used to ...; I remember ...; it was ...
to run over (with a vehicle); to knock down
state of affairs (around you); situation; circumstances
memory; ability to remember
remnant; fragment; fraction; odd sum; halfway; half-hearted
superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding
name; given name; first name
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
it is assuredly (that)...; can say with confidence that it is...
to address (someone); to accost a person; to talk (to someone); to begin to talk; to start a conversation
thump-thump; bang-bang; pit-a-pat; to beat fast (of one's heart); to throb; to pound
how long; how far; how much
when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)
(not) even once; (not) ever
(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when
to call out (to); to call; to summon (a doctor, etc.); to invite; to designate; to name; to garner (support, etc.)
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
fear; dread; dismay; terror; horror; scare
talk; speech; topic; subject; discussions; negotiation; rumor
listen!; you see; mind you; remember
relation; relationship; participation; involvement; influence; effect
first-class; top grade; characteristic; peculiar; school (e.g. of a performance art); one flag
great swordsman; master fencer
fellow; mutual; companion; comrade
interval; distance; suitable time; appropriate opportunity; distance between opponents (kendo)
to measure; to weigh; to survey; to conjecture; to infer; to surmise
like; similar to; (I) think (that); (I) have a feeling (that); feels like; feels similar to
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
to move; to stir; to operate; to run; to make a move; to take action; to be touched
to lose; to be defeated; to succumb; to give in; to be inferior to; to break out in a rash due to (e.g. lacquer, shaving, etc.)
atmosphere; mood; a certain air; presence; (Earth's) atmosphere
to break; to destroy; to wreck; to ruin; to break (a bill, etc.)
I know, right?; don't you agree?; I thought you'd say that!; there we go
logical connection; chain of reasoning; coherence; blood vessel
proposal; proposition; suggestion
pin (e.g. hairpin, bowling pin, golf pin, etc.); one (on dice, in cards, etc.); beginning; best; kickback
definitely; absolutely; absolute; unconditional; absoluteness
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)