painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh
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 raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
to sympathize with; to sympathise with; to think of (a far-off person, place, etc.); to cast one's mind to; to worry about; to feel anxious about
continuously in some state (for a long time, distance); throughout; much (better, etc.); by far; far away; long ago
but (still); and yet; nevertheless; even so; notwithstanding
liked; well-liked; in love (with); loved; faddism; eccentricity
just because; even if; even though
look!; look out!; hey!; look at me!; there you are!
truth; reality; proper; right; genuine; authentic
to take good care of; to treasure; to value; to hold dear; to prize; to cherish
normal; ordinary; normally; ordinarily; local train; train that stops at every station
calm; quiet; gentle; moderate; reasonable; amicable
to live; to get along; to spend (time)
to avoid (situation); to ward off; to avert
to do something in readiness for; to get something (needful) done
to stop (an activity); to cease; to discontinue; to cancel; to abandon; to give up
after all; in the end; conclusion; end; end of a game of go, shogi, etc.
important; serious; valuable; precious; serious matter; major incident
lip service; mere words; professions; lips; mouth; snout
cunning deed; sly trick; foul play; cunning person; sly fellow; cheat
selfish; self-centred; egotistical
better; preferable; more; increase; (arch.) increase; (arch.) growth
request; favour (to ask); wish; please
to disappear; to vanish; to go out (of a fire, light, etc.); to die; to fade (of a feeling, impression, etc.); to vanish (e.g. of hope); to go away (e.g. of a smell, itchiness, sleepiness)
to be affected; to be influenced; to be concerned with; to have to do with; to stick to (opinions)
because of; owing to; due to
nonchalant air; unruffled air
inside; interior; among; within; middle; center; during
to save up; to stockpile; to stash away; to hoard; to amass; to salt away
mentality; mood; sentiment; fretfulness; tedium; irritation
to be fragrant; to smell (good); to stink; to smell (bad); to glow; to be bright
cancellation; withdrawal; asking to be excused; begging off; not taking
state; condition; situation; appearance; circumstances
accurate; correct; precise; exact
health; healthy; sound; fit
to be tied together; to be connected to; to lead to; to be related to; to be related (by blood)
altitude; height; elevation; high-degree; high-grade; advanced
technology; engineering; technique; skill; art; craft
and; and then; thus; and now; and finally
cutting edge; leading edge; forefront; tip; end
medical care; medical treatment