the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
advance (into a new market or stage of progress); launching (a new career or venture); expanding (into a new market); stepping forward; emerging
(medical) doctor; physician
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
to read; to recite (e.g. a sutra); to chant; to predict; to guess; to decipher; to count
to get angry; to get mad; to tell someone off; to scold; to be angular; to be square
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
yearning; longing; aspiration; adoration; admiration
work (e.g. of art); production; harvest; cultivation; technique
new; novel; fresh; recent; latest; up-to-date
to become familiar with; to fit in; to adapt oneself; to get used to; to grow accustomed to
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity
to greet; to call out (to); to invite; to get in touch (with); to cheer (on); to give vocal support (to)
light; well-lit; bright (of a colour); brightly-coloured; cheerful; bright; encouraging (for the future of a project, etc.)
to feel down; to feel sad; to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.); to be in an unfavourable condition; to fall into (e.g. a hole)
trouble; troubles; worry; distress; sorrows; anguish
and the like; such as; or something; something like; I hear that ...; people say that...
absurd; foolish; stupid; silly; nonsense; ludicrous
recess; break time; break between classes; free period; recess time; recreation hour
to teach; to instruct; to tell; to inform; to preach
comical (story, song); comic; the comedy business (rakugo, manzai, etc.); something laughable
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
manly; masculine; like a man
scary; frightening; eerie; dreadful
good; advantage; sake; purpose; consequence; result
once; one time; temporarily; for a moment; one degree; one tone
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
moderate; reserved; conservative; humble; mild-mannered; self-effacing