to state; to express; to mention
while; during; while; although; all; both
but; however; even; however; no matter how; ... or something; either ... or ...
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
all of a sudden; unexpected; abrupt; sudden
to win through (e.g. to the next round); to win game after game; to achieve a final victory; to fight to the end and win; to come out on top
to be decided; to be settled; to be unchanging; to be the same (as always); to be a fixed rule; to be destined; to be well executed (of a manoeuvre in a sport, game, etc.)
to be (animate); to be; to be ..ing; to (have the audacity to) do
opportunity; occasion; (arch.) order; (arch.) sequence; (arch.) successor
that way; that direction; there; that (one); you; your family
how; in what way; how about
to think; to consider; to think (of doing); to plan (to do); to judge; to assess; to imagine
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy
autumn colours; fall colors; leaves turning red; red leaves; leaves turning yellow; yellow leaves; (Japanese) maple (Acer japonicum)
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
seat; place; position; status; gathering; party; stand
to get; to earn; to understand; to comprehend; to receive something undesirable (e.g. a punishment); to get (ill)
body; oneself; one's place; one's position; main part; meat (as opposed to bone, skin, etc.)
to rub; to crumple; to massage; to argue; to have a heated discussion; to train; to coach
thinking; thought; idea; notion; intention; plan
tatami mat; Japanese straw floor coverings
to stroke; to caress; to brush gently; to comb (hair); to smooth down
only; merely; approximately; about; just (finished, etc.); as if to; (as though) about to
smell (esp. a good smell); fragrance; scent; aroma; perfume
room; chamber; apartment; flat; stable
to stream; to flow (liquid, time, etc.); to be washed away; to be carried; to drift; to float (e.g. clouds); to sweep (e.g. rumour, fire)
yes; yeah; hum; hmmm; oof
good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable
to understand; to comprehend; to become clear; to be known; I know!; I think so too!
big; large; loud; extensive; spacious; important
to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree
completely; fully; entirely
India ink; China ink; ink (of a cuttlefish, etc.)
to contain; to comprise; to hold in the mouth; to bear in mind; to understand; to express (emotion, etc.)
writing brush; paintbrush; writing with a brush; drawing with a brush; writing (composing text); the written word
to recover; to rally; to improve; to pick up
no sooner ... than ...; hardly ... when ...; as soon as
magnificent; sublime; vigorous; bold
character (esp. kanji); letter; handwriting; penmanship; the ... word (e.g. "the L word" = "love")
white paper; flyleaf; blank paper; clean slate; lack of prior opinion, positions, etc.; scratch
face; mask; face guard; (in kendo) striking the head; surface (esp. a geometrical surface); page; aspect