for a moment; for a minute; for a while; for some time; for the time being; for now
suddenly; abruptly; deliberately; slowly; gently
banzai; hurray; something to cheer about; something worthy of celebration; eternal life and prosperity
the other day; a few days ago
matter; affair; counter for (received) emails, text messages, voicemail messages, etc.; counter for accounts (on a website, email service, etc.)
newly arrived; newly joined; newly entered; newcomer
among these; between these; of these; in here; in this
to come and stay; to drop in; to visit
easily; readily; quickly; lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply
to leak out (a secret); to be exposed (a lie, improper behaviour, etc.); to be found out; to get away (of fish)
there; that situation; that occasion; the spot (i.e. "on the spot"); immediately; then and there
to endure; to keep out (e.g. rain); to pull through; to get over; to surpass; to outdo
commitment; pledge; promise
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
argument; discussion; dispute; controversy
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
to sigh; to breathe a sigh
just this side of; one step short of; on the brink
to re-think; to think back upon; to change one's mind
not asking (about); letting go unquestioned; disregarding; ignoring; overlooking
lending (money); finance; loan; adaptability; versatility; flexibility
full of (e.g. mistakes); riddled with; covered all over with (blood, mud, etc.)
attack under the cover of darkness; surprise attack; sneak attack
quite capable of ...; could happen; not unlikely to
new members (e.g. club); new students; freshman; event to welcome new students, club members, etc. (e.g. welcome party)
formation; establishment; conclusion (e.g. of a deal); reaching (e.g. an agreement); being valid (of a theory, argument, etc.); holding
entry to school or university; matriculation; enrolment (in university, etc.) (enrollment)
previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
welcome party for new students
reservation; putting on hold; deferment
preferential treatment; special treatment; discrimination; express delivery; special delivery
common knowledge; being well-known; making (something) well-known
severe; harsh; stringent; rigorous; strict; unfair
willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations
betterment; improvement; kaizen (Japanese business philosophy of continuous improvement)
to pick up; to adopt (e.g. a proposal); to accept; to take away; to confiscate; to deliver (a baby)
to attack; to assail; to succeed (someone in a post, role, etc.); to make a sudden visit
in appearance; to look at; judging from appearances
to push up; to force up; to pressure one's superiors; to burst out (of emotions, etc.); to fill one's heart
severe; strict; hard (to do); difficult; intense (e.g. cold); harsh (weather)
student (esp. a university student)