to search for; to look for; to hunt for; to search (a house, pocket, etc.); to search through; to rummage in (e.g. a drawer)
circumference; outskirts; environs; (computer) peripheral
pre-war days; before the war
to dig; to excavate; to delve into; to dig up (e.g. vegetables); (for two men) to have anal sex
moat; fosse; trench; underground air-raid shelter; dugout
group; bunch; crowd; group
to dive (into or under water); to get under; to get into; to hide oneself (esp. from the government); to conceal oneself
to go around; to return; to surround; to concern (usu. of disputes)
to roll up; to enfold; to swallow up; to involve; to drag into
result; consequence; coming to fruition; bearing fruit; as a result; consequently
under (guidance, supervision, rules, the law, etc.); under (a flag, the sun, etc.); beneath; with (e.g. one blow); on (the promise, condition, assumption, etc. that ...); (somebody's) side
near; close; beside; vicinity; proximity; besides
to greet; to call out (to); to invite; to get in touch (with); to cheer (on); to give vocal support (to)
leading; foremost; preeminent; outstanding; one of the best
to talk; to speak; to tell; to explain; to speak (a language)
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
slowly; quietly; steadily; soon; momentarily; before long
abdomen; belly; womb; one's mind; one's real intentions; courage; nerve
to become less crowded; to thin out; to get empty; to be hungry
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
outside; exterior; the open (air); other place; somewhere else
to eat; to live; to make a living; to bite; to sting (as insects do); to tease; to torment
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity
bonds (between people); (emotional) ties; relationship; tether; fetters
How did you like ...?; How about ...?; What's going on?; How's it going?
decisive battle; deciding match; play-off
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; and everything else; and all; (not) at all; (not) in the least
brewery (sake, soy); brewer; (arch.) warehouse overseer
getting mixed up in; getting embroiled in; involvement; entanglement; by-blow
house (e.g. of Tokugawa); family
another (person); the other person; one more (person)
together with; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
to understand; to comprehend; to become clear; to be known; I know!; I think so too!
judging from; on the basis of; from the point of view of
certain; sure; doubtless; I have no doubt; You can depend on it; It's a safe bet
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
I wonder; should I?; is it?; I wish that; I hope that
absence; disregard; indifference
strong; potent; strong; brawny; good (at); skilled; being able to handle
cold (to the touch); chilly; icy; (emotionally) cold; coldhearted; unfeeling
safe; secure; certainly; surely; no thanks; I'm good