to arrive at (after a struggle); to finally reach; to find one's way to; to finally hit on (e.g. an idea)
emigration and immigration
severe; strict; hard (to do); difficult; intense (e.g. cold); harsh (weather)
present condition; existing state; status quo; current state
condition; term; requirement; qualification; prerequisite
restriction; restraint; limitation; limit
strengthening; intensifying; reinforcement; enhancement; solidification
nothing but; none other than
seat; place; position; status; gathering; party; stand
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
foreign country; other country; another province; strange land; alien land
to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away
after all; in the end; conclusion; end; end of a game of go, shogi, etc.
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
have to (verb); must (verb); is indispensable; absolutely necessary
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
zip it (when used to others); I'll shut up (when used by oneself); button (one's) lips
extra; more; unnecessary; needless; all the more; even more
to talk; to speak; to tell; to explain; to speak (a language)
to put on airs; to assume importance
to stop talking; to break off; to pause
obedient; meek; docile; honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)
guarantee; security; assurance; pledge; warranty
something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow; anyhow; one way or another
to live; to exist; to make a living; to subsist; to be in effect; to be in use
that way; that direction; there; that (one); you; your family
discussion; talk; tête-à-tête; conference
what kind of; what sort of; what; no matter what (kind of); whatever; any
feeling; sense; impression
(not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) very; (not) much
show; exhibition; spectacle
relaxed; familiar; easy to access; friendly
progress; being under way
to ask; to enquire; to inquire; to search; to look for; to look into
to rest one's chin in one's hands
tedium; boredom; dullness; to feel bored; to get bored with; to get tired of
appearing that; seeming that; looking like; having the appearance of
conference room; place of assembly
chief; main; principal; major
personnel; members; lineup (of a team); announcement of next day's match-ups
array; muster; line-up; full force