which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
rock-paper-scissors (game); janken
to make use of aizuchi; to back-channel; to throw in interjections to show that one is paying attention
to like; to prefer; to be pleased by
victory or defeat; issue (of battle); outcome
condition; term; requirement; qualification; prerequisite
including; inclusive of; komi; extra points given to the white player as compensation for playing second (in go)
deep; profound; complicated; advanced; impenetrable
capture (of enemy territory); taking (by storm); defeating (an opponent); attacking (a problem) strategically
law; act; method; mood; dharma; law
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)
attempt; trial; experiment; endeavour (endeavor); effort; venture
duty; obligation; responsibility
natural; reasonable; obvious; usual; common; ordinary
absurd; nonsensical; preposterous
to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree
a pair (of shoes or socks)
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
swing; shake; appearance; behaviour; pretence (pretense); show; going to restaurant, hotel etc. without a reservation or introduction
listen!; you see; mind you; remember
to say to each other; to exchange (jokes, comments, etc.); to quarrel; to dispute
repetition of position (in chess, shogi, etc.); repetition draw
to assume an aspect; to take on an appearance
what is called; as it is called; the so-called; known as; so to speak
to discuss; to talk together
decisive battle of brief duration
to pass (by) each other; to brush past; to miss (meeting) each other; to fail to meet; to be at odds; to clash
to spend time (on doing something)
feelings; thoughts; meaning
word; word; Word; Microsoft Word
specific; particular; designated; specifying; designating; identifying
standard practice; playing by the book; established tactic; joseki (in go); standard sequence (esp. in a corner); standard move
-ish; -like; resembling; appearing to be; seeming to be
(just) making sure; just to be sure; just in case; for caution's sake
ridiculously; unusually; exceptionally
incomprehensible; mysterious; inexplicable; inscrutable; enigmatic; baffling