to hand over; to transfer; to give up (e.g. one's seat); to give way; to yield; to concede
readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation
reception (desk); information desk; receipt; acceptance
deadline; closing; cofferdam; closed (door, window, etc.)
until something reaches the very limit; until the very last minute; up to the breaking point
to stretch larger; to enlarge (photos); to delay (e.g. the end of a meeting)
determination; resolution
unprepared; careless; imprudent; indiscreet
single word; a few words; brief comment
as (i.e. in the role of); for (i.e. from the viewpoint of); apart from... (used to change the topic); even (e.g. "not even a single person"); thinking that...; trying to...
to ignite; to set fire to; to spark (an incident, etc.); to inflame (a situation, etc.)
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
attachment; adhesion; tenacity; fixation; obsession
consistency; coherence; one kan (approx. 3.75 kg, 8.3 lb); one piece of sushi
to disappear (of people or animals); to go (away); to leave; to no longer exist
running (for election); coming forward as a candidate; going on horseback; going in person; (arch.) letting out a horse; (arch.) taking out a horse
noisy; boisterous; turbulent (era, etc.); troubled
will; volition; intention; intent; determination
information; news; intelligence; information; data contained in characters, signals, code, etc.
what people say; rumours; public opinion
door (esp. Japanese-style); shutter; window shutter; (arch.) entrance (to a home); (arch.) narrows
to stand up; to put up; to thrust into; to bury into; to make (a noise); to start (a rumour); to make
much less; to say nothing of
unhappiness; sorrow; misfortune; death (usu. of a relative); bereavement
secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal)
preface; introduction; preamble
though; notwithstanding; although
to drain; to pour; to wash away; to distribute (e.g. electricity over wires, music over a PA system, etc.); to circulate; to cruise (e.g. taxi); to float
easy; likely to ...; have a tendency to ...; easy to ...
rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk
instant; moment; for an instant
to stop (in one's tracks); to come to a stop; to halt; to pause; to stand still
first (of all); firstly; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
same; similar; (just) like; equal
either way; in any case; one way or another
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
to run away; to flee; to make off; to start to run away
to give up (a plan or idea); to desist from (doing)
several minutes; a few minutes
towards (a destination); for the purpose of; with the goal of; targeting (a group, a demographic)