now; the present time; just now; another; more
called; named; as many as; as much as; all ...; every single ...
once; one time; temporarily; for a moment; one degree; one tone
eye; eyeball; eyesight; sight; look; stare; notice
starting line; starting point
to stand; to rise; to find oneself (e.g. in a difficult position); to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)
new; novel; fresh; recent; latest; up-to-date
something; some; somehow; for some reason; (is there) something (you want, etc.)
what!; oh; what the heck; what the; damn
to start; to begin; to start up (a business, society, etc.); to open (e.g. a store); to start ...; to begin to ...
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
colour; color; complexion; skin colour; look (on one's face); expression; appearance
to lend an ear; to hearken; to give an ear to; to listen carefully
to anyone; to everyone; by anyone; by everyone; in everyone; in anyone
it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
council (consultatory, advisory); board of trustees
call; summons; convening; convocation
force; unit; corps; squad; troops; party
honorific/polite/humble prefix
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
king; queen; monarch; the Crown (as a focus of authority in the UK, etc.); the throne
revival; reconstruction; restoration; rebuilding; recovery; renaissance
committee; commission; board; panel; committee meeting
president (of a society); chairman
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
state; state of affairs; appearance; look; sign; indication
finally; at last; barely; narrowly; gradually; little by little
the prospects look brighter; there is hope of accomplishing (something)
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
until now; so far; up to the present
in comparison to; rather than
from now on; after this; in the future; from here; from this point
concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every
I wonder; should I?; is it?; I wish that; I hope that
on and after; as from; hereafter; thereafter; since
relation; relationship; participation; involvement; influence; effect
big; large; loud; extensive; spacious; important
changing completely; transformation
change; variation; variety; diversity; inflection; declension
once; before; formerly; never yet; never before; first time