to get used to; to grow accustomed to; to become skilled in; to become experienced at; to become tame; to become domesticated
upper stratum (classes, stories, storeys); upper layer; layer above
snare; trap (for catching wild game, etc.); trap (i.e. ruse, subterfuge, etc.)
place; location; room; space; basho; wrestling tournament
outline; main points; generally; on the whole; general; rough
to have a (rough) idea (of what the situation is)
hey!; wait a minute!; whoa!; boohoo; waaaa
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
to begrudge doing; to find bothersome
pointing out; identification
now that you say that; now that you mention it
structure; construction; arrangement; plan; plot; contrivance
(feeling a chill or shiver) suddenly; (feeling) chilly; chillily; with a sudden sense of dread (or fear, etc.); (being) suddenly (afraid, frightened, etc.); suddenly (breaking out in a cold sweat)
you must be kidding; hey, come on!; surely not!
to be tied together; to be connected to; to lead to; to be related to; to be related (by blood)
route; path; channel (e.g. sales, distribution)
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
difference; distinction; discrepancy; mistake; error
for (e.g. "she dances well for an eight-year old"); considering it's (something or someone)
to be clear (of a sight, sound, colour, etc.); to be bright; to be clear-headed; to be alert; to look upbeat; to be perky; to master (a skill)
to be consistent; to be coherent
oh my god!; oh my gosh!; you got me!; wow!
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
custom; practice; said; aforementioned; instance; example
construction; architecture (of buildings)
magician; wizard; sorcerer; witch
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
remarkable ability; mastery; brilliant technique; go-getter; resourceful person; wizard
practice; practising; experience
evening; night; dinner; evening meal; counter for nights
leaving out; omitting; skipping; (beating) in succession; in a row
cancellation; rescinding; release; calling off; lifting (sanctions); delisting
consideration; examination; investigation; study; scrutiny; discussion
name; given name; title; fame; renown; pretext
farce; charade; person who serves tea; short and humorous improvised sketch (originating from Edo-era kabuki)
to be helpful; to be useful
lunch; midday meal; food served at a tea party (tea ceremony)
to end; to come to an end; to close; to finish
to go into; to come into; to penetrate; to become complicated
same; similar; (just) like; equal
area; domain; territory; field; range; region