to be of use as a reference; to be helpful
prior; beforehand; in advance; before the fact; ex ante
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
average; medium; mid-grade (item); regular grade; same level as; equal to
having one's guard up; not showing weak points; (of women) resisting attempts of being hit on; being distrustful of potential love interests; prudish
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
by no means; never!; something unexpected; emergency; (arch.) currently; (arch.) for the time being
everyone; anyone; no one; nobody
in; at; on; as for; regarding; with regards to
concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every
strong; potent; strong; brawny; good (at); skilled; being able to handle
pressure; stress; pressure (e.g. political); coercion; arm-twisting
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
talk; speech; topic; subject; discussions; negotiation; rumor
fleeting (glimpse, glance, etc.)
to hear; to hear by chance; to hear by accident; to catch (the sound)
strategic arrangement of go stones; opening moves; preparation; preparatory steps; groundwork
to see through; to see into (someone's heart, mind, etc.); to perceive; to find out; to detect
for; for the sake of; to one's advantage; because of; as a result of
to apply pressure (on); to bring pressure upon; to lean on
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
what kind of; what sort of; what; no matter what (kind of); whatever; any
as (for); for; in the capacity of
another; one more; not quite; not very good; lacking
expectation; anticipation; purpose; intention; others' opinions of one; speculation
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)
counter for waves (of a repeated occurrence)
lightweight fabric or clothing; silk gauze; thin silk; Latin (language)
siblings; brothers and sisters; brothers; siblings-in-law; brothers-in-law; mate
hero; the brave; man of valour (valor)
every place; various places
dispute; conflict; trouble; strife
area; zone; (lit.) belt (of land)
to go around; to return; to surround; to concern (usu. of disputes)
one's principles and position
influence; power; might; strength; potency; force
armed might; military power; the sword; force
compulsion; coercion; forcing (to do); enforcement