as it is; as one likes; because; condition; state
that being the case; because of ...; the reason is ...; given that ...
final; eventual; ultimate
difference between night and day; world of difference; (being) poles apart; (lit.) difference between heaven and earth
knack; skill; bone; skeleton; cremated remains (esp. the bones); ashes
diligent; earnest; attentive to detail; brisk (working, moving); frequent (e.g. checking)
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
to pass through; to pass by; to pass (of time); to elapse; to have expired; to have ended; to exceed
how; in what way; how (much); to what extent; however (much); no matter how
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
proper; appropriate; due; suitable
making use of; application; practical use; operation; handling; steering (esp. a boat)
useless; no future in it; doesn't make sense; having no point
I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...; it appears as if ...
futility; waste; uselessness; pointlessness; idleness
long (distance, length); long (time); protracted; prolonged
to continue; to keep up; to keep on
irony; sarcasm; unexpected; different from what one expected; (only) surface; something superficial
to mutter; to murmur; to grumble; to tweet (Twitter)
bitter smile; wry smile; strained laugh; sarcastic laugh
memories; recollections; reminiscence
quantity; amount; generosity; magnanimity; pramana; (in Indian philosophy) means by which one gains accurate and valid knowledge
to lose; to be defeated; to succumb; to give in; to be inferior to; to break out in a rash due to (e.g. lacquer, shaving, etc.)
as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever
accumulation; accumulate; store
diligently; seriously; perfectly; properly; sufficiently; satisfactorily
to move forward; to move on
food; provisions; nourishment (mental, spiritual, etc.); sustenance (e.g. of one's life); source of encouragement
change; conversion; transformation; transformation
don't you think?; indicates question
misunderstanding; mistaken idea; wrong guess
and; or; and the like; and so forth; and what not
passing each other; missing (meeting) each other; failing to meet; (being at) cross purposes; discrepancy
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
to look away; to avert one's eyes
you said; he said; if ... then; do you seriously think that; I already told you; you should know by now that; the said ...
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
director (of the provincial governors under the ritsuryo system)