at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being
beacon; skyrocket; signal fire; starting shot; starting signal
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
to sleep; to die; to rest (in peace); to lie idle (e.g. of resources); to lie unused; (arch.) to close one's eyes
previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
one; for one thing; only; (not) even; just (e.g. "just try it"); some kind of; one type of
father; dad; papa; pa; pop; daddy
to continue; to last; to continue (without a break); to be unbroken; to occur again and again; to lead to; to connect to
period; epoch; the times; those days; oldness; ancientness
undulation; winding; meandering; swell (of waves); surge; billow
inside; interior; among; within; middle; center; during
boy; juvenile; young boy; youth; lad
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
story; tale; narrative; account; fable; legend
little girl; maiden; young lady; (arch.) female between 17 and 20 years old (ritsuryo period)
bonds (between people); (emotional) ties; relationship; tether; fetters
to tie; to bind; to bear (fruit); to close (e.g. deal); to confirm; to connect (two distant places); to close tightly