distinction; difference; separate; different; exception; exclusion
also; too; not ... either; (it's not possible) no matter what; although one might wish otherwise
to turn one's hand to; to reach out one's hand; to get involved in; to make a move on; to strike; to beat
such things as ...; and ... and; the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; be; is; o
person concerned; people involved (in an event); those concerned; staff
equal; identical; the same; no different (to); just like; equivalent
to be caught; to be arrested; to hold on to; to grasp; to find (e.g. proof); to get (e.g. a taxi)
one after another; in succession
detection (of a plot, fraud, etc.); discovery; coming to light; being uncovered
to be in danger of; to be liable to
story; tale; talk; discussion
lesson; precept; teachings; moral
force; strength; capability; ability; efficacy; effect; effort
to have a bad time; to go through a bitter experience; to get into trouble; to get hurt; to suffer
good story; heartwarming story; good prospect (e.g. marriage, business)
it was, wasn't it?; must have been; I think (it was); how might it have been?
therefore; for that reason; such being the case
to meet; to encounter; to see; to have an accident; to have a bad experience
to kill; to slay; to suppress; to block; to suppress (a voice, feelings, etc.); to hold back
settlement for a dispute (esp. one caused by an affront or blunder); money paid to settle a dispute
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
manner of speaking; verbal argument; objection; protesting a decision (esp. that of a sumo referee); rumor; rumour
to borrow; to have a loan; to rent; to hire
trouble; problem; mess; difficulty; nuisance
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
fellow; guy; thing; object; he; she
black curtain; wirepuller; mastermind; backroom manipulator
recently; lately; these days; nearest; closest
to dream (i.e. while asleep); to have a dream; to dream (of the future); to have a fleeting experience
recollection; retrospection; reflection; reminiscence
wisteria (esp. Japanese wisteria, Wisteria floribunda); wistaria
to save; to rescue; to help; to assist; to support (financially); to contribute (to)
sorrow; grief; anguish; trouble; affliction; anxiety
pushing forward (undaunted, bravely); working vigorously towards an aim; struggling on; striving towards
answer; reply; response; answer; solution; result
member of an organized crime group; gangster; mobster; yakuza
misunderstanding; mistaken idea; wrong guess
good person; virtuous person
country; state; region; national government; central government; home (i.e. hometown, home country); (arch.) province (of Japan)
spread (e.g. of a disease); rampancy; infestation; proliferation; being widespread
bad person; villain; scoundrel; wrongdoer; wicked person
to mind; to care about; to be an issue; to matter; to keep company; to care for; to interfere with
(political) power; authority; influence