securing; obtaining; ensuring; belay; belaying
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
worst; horrible; horrid; in the worst case; if worst comes to worst
earth; soil; the earth (historically, esp. as opposed to the heavens); the ground; low-quality torinoko-gami (containing mud); (period of) refraining from construction in the direction of the god of the earth (in Onmyōdō)
possible; likely; probable
mind; spirit; attitude; mentality; spirit (of a matter); essence
to change; to swap; to change the object of one's interest or focus; to spend or take time; to infect; to permeate something with the smell or colour of something; to move on to the next or different stage of (a plan, etc.)
to be due to; to be caused by; to depend on; to turn on; to be based on; to come from
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
organization; organisation; structure; construction; system (e.g. railroad, transport, party, etc.); tissue; texture (of a rock)
investigation; examination; inquiry; enquiry; survey
to perform; to do; to conduct oneself; to carry out
circumference; outskirts; environs; (computer) peripheral
blockade; lockdown; sealing off (an area); freezing (funds)
speciality; specialty; subject of study; expert; area of expertise
to put; to place; to leave (behind); to establish (an organization, a facility, a position, etc.); to set up; to appoint (someone to a certain position); to hire
to be lacking in options; to be too few
mostly; nearly; practically; well-nigh; almost invariably; all but
association; union; guild
cooperation; tie-up; joint business; partnership; alliance; sponsorship
entrusting (something to a person); consignment (of goods); putting in someone's charge; trust; commission
order of chivalry; chivalric order
exceedingly; extremely; decisively
I see; that's right; indeed
perhaps; possibly; maybe; if; in case; in the event that
to laugh; to smile; to sneer; to ridicule; to be dumbfounded; to be flabbergasted
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
quick-witted; bright; rapid thinking
dull (e.g. a knife); blunt; thickheaded; obtuse; dull (sound, color, etc.); dim (light)
have to (verb); must (verb); is indispensable; absolutely necessary
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides with; supporting; standing by
beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)
not only ... (but also); not just; as well as
delicious; tasty; sweet; attractive; appealing; convenient
to make (tea, coffee, etc.); to brew a beverage (with hot water)
to be blessed with; to be rich in; to abound in
in that manner; like that
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily