speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
being able to hear something (clearly); clearness of a sound; reputation; renown; impression (that something gives off); respectability
exploitation; overuse; abuse
dew; tears; (not) a bit; (not) at all
to disappear; to vanish; to go out (of a fire, light, etc.); to die; to fade (of a feeling, impression, etc.); to vanish (e.g. of hope); to go away (e.g. of a smell, itchiness, sleepiness)
there; that situation; that occasion; the spot (i.e. "on the spot"); immediately; then and there
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
wholly; solely; entirely; principally; mostly; chiefly
to play a central role; to take a leading part
appetizer or snack served with drinks; performance to liven up a bar; conversation to liven up a party
to point; to nominate; to select someone; to identify; to indicate; to play (a game of shogi)
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
even if ...; even supposing that ...; also as ...; also for ...; also from the position of ...
diffusion; spread; popularization; promulgation; familiarization
to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
so to speak; so to call it; as it were
product; produce; result; fruit
to attempt; to test; to try out
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
part; portion; amount; worth (as in "two days' worth"); one's means; one's place; one's duty
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
(game pieces, soldiers, etc.) under one's control
consent; assent; agreement; understanding; comprehension; grasp
to deduct; to take away; to make allowances for something; to bear something in mind; to ebb and flow
to change; to be transformed; to move to; to be different; to be uncommon
step; stride; counter for steps
to advance; to go forward; to precede; to go ahead (of); to make progress; to improve; to deepen