deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
life; existence; (one's) working life; career; life force; lifeblood
all that one has; all that there is; the whole
better; preferable; more; increase; (arch.) increase; (arch.) growth
counter for choices, options, etc.
to enliven; to liven up; to cause a stir in (e.g. the newspapers); to make prosperous
taking the podium; mounting the rostrum; going on stage to give a speech, etc.
after (practically) no time; immediately after; just; having no time to
to hit (e.g. one's head); to strike; to throw (e.g. a ball, a question, a demand); to express; to vent (e.g. one's anger)
I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...; it appears as if ...
to make fun of; to look down on; to make light of
to that extent; to that degree; that much; that many
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
for; for the sake of; to one's advantage; because of; as a result of
information; experience; knowledge; observation
study; library; bookstore; bookshop; publishing company
theory; doctrine; opinion; view; rumour; rumor
pot; jar; dice cup; depression; basin (e.g. of a waterfall); aim; what one wants
day; days; sun; sunshine; (the) day; daytime; date
God; god; ace; king; superior person
to recall; to remember; to recollect
he; she; that person; (arch.) you
car; automobile; vehicle; wheel
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
as one would expect; naturally; indeed; still; all the same; after all
chance; opportunity; machine; aircraft; counter for aircraft; counter for (remaining) lives
putting one's affairs in order; ordering one's affairs; tidying up
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
to fold (clothes, umbrella); to close (a shop, business); to vacate
as you were; return to your original position!; er, rather
notebook; memo pad; certificate; identification card
addition; supplement; appending; appendix
uneasiness; vague apprehension; premonition
memories; recollections; reminiscence
to be soaked in; to be flooded; to be submerged; to be immersed in (joy, memories, alcohol, etc.); to give oneself over to; to bask in
to descend (e.g. a mountain); to go down; to alight (e.g. from bus); to get off; to step down; to retire; to be granted
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
mountain stream; valley; dale; wetlands; swamp; marsh
sum; harmony; peace; Japan; Japanese-style