stage (theatre, theater); scene or setting (e.g. of novel, play, etc.)
things like; something like; someone like; such a thing as; (the fact) that; to think that
to be aware of; to know; to notice; to feel; to understand; to comprehend; to remember
many; numerous; large amount of; large quantity of; frequent; common
towards (a destination); for the purpose of; with the goal of; targeting (a group, a demographic)
volunteer organization (organisation)
to stand up; to get up; to rise; to recover; to take action; to start; to make the initial charge
secretariat; executive office
together (with); at the same time; in a lump
cooperation; collaboration
wanted; wished for; in need of; I want (you) to
activity (of a person, organization, animal, volcano, etc.); action; movie (esp. during the silent movie period)
diffusion; spread; popularization; promulgation; familiarization
time; hour; period; class
to be lost (e.g. luggage); to be missing; to be used up; to be run out; to disappear (e.g. pain); to be lost (e.g. a dream, confidence)
nonexistent; not being (there); not having; not
eh?; what?; yes; that's correct; (arch.) strengthens a question, assertion, etc.; (arch.) hey
retirement (from work); leading a quiet life (after retirement); retired person; retiree; surrendering headship of the family (pre-WWII)
critic; reviewer; commentator
active duty; active service; student taking (university) entrance exams while still enrolled in school; student who passed their university entrance exams on the first try
grass; weed; (arch.) ninja; not genuine; substandard; LOL
to return a favor (favour); to repay
small quantity; little; little while; short distance
young; youthful; immature; green; low (number); small
willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations
it can't be helped; so it goes; c'est la vie
indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged
place; spot; address; district; area; one's house; point
to be buried; to be covered; to overflow; to be crowded; to be repaid (e.g. debt); to be replenished
thankfully; fortunately; luckily; mercifully
half the face; one side; half; the other side; the reverse; the contrary
honorific/polite/humble prefix
practice game; practice match; scrimmage; workout
to have been decided (so) that; to have been arranged (so) that; to be the result (of); to be the outcome; to be the reason (for)
all present; all concerned; all of us
Eh?; What?; Come on!; Damn!
match; game; bout; contest