skill; skillful; dexterity; flattery
master; expert; expert board game player (chess, go, shogi, etc.)
nameless; unnamed; obscure; unknown; causeless; unjustifiable
commonplace; ordinary; typical; ubiquitous; run-of-the-mill; mundane
to dodge (e.g. a question); to evade; to sidestep; to give (someone) the slip
composition; setting (of music)
ambush; troops in ambush; unexpected opposition; unexpected obstacle
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
to spin; to make yarn; to spin (a tale); to assemble (e.g. words); to put together
promise; agreement; convention; rule; destiny; fate
to get fed up with; to get sick of; to become disgusted with
to call out to; to hail; to address; to appeal
to be completed; to be finished; to be ready (e.g. to serve or eat); to be very drunk
difficult to get into; not be easily influenced into joining some mood or activity
really (seem, appear, etc.); truly; evidently; in that way
earnings; proceeds; returns; revenue
division; splitting; sharing; distribution; dissemination; allocation
wretched; miserable; shameful; mean; despicable; abject
to be suitable; to be appropriate; to match
paper (manufacturing) industry
from the beginning; without hesitation; flatly (e.g. refusing); entirely; completely
clever; smart; sharp (ear, etc.); sensitive; discerning
compensation; equivalent value; consideration
to draw the conclusion that ...; to conclude
to alter one's state of consciousness; to change one's mindset; to change one's attitude
positive; assertive; active; proactive; aggressive
to use up; to exhaust; to devote oneself (to); to do one's utmost (for); to do to exhaustion; to do completely
advantage; benefit; merit; good point; plus
to look displeased; to frown; to scowl; to look grave; to look serious
right away; without delay; as soon as possible; very soon
(animal) feed; fodder; pet food; bait; lure; enticement
serious; important; significant; grave; weighty
to gather (attract, receive) attention; to have a high profile; to gain prominence; to become popular
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
counter for flat objects (e.g. sheets of paper); (arch.) counter for positions or roles; (arch.) counter for food portions (now only gyōza and soba); counter for ranking level
half the amount (of money); half price; half fare