to feel (as if); to have a feeling (that); to have a hunch (that); to feel like doing; to want to do
to resign; to retire; to quit; to leave (one's job, etc.)
distinction; difference; separate; different; exception; exclusion
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
liked; well-liked; in love (with); loved; faddism; eccentricity
while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily
seems; I think; I guess; don't you agree?; I thought you'd say that!
to decide; to choose; to clinch (a victory); to decide (the outcome of a match); to persist in doing; to go through with; to always do
to finish; to stop; to close (a business, etc.); to close down; to put away; to put back
light; illumination; ray; happiness; hope; influence
thereabouts; vicinity; that area; that situation; those circumstances
baton (of command); order; command; direction
in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that; take care (so as); hoping or wishing for something
leaving a decision to someone else (often of a meal to be selected by the chef); omakase
to face; to go towards; to head towards
competent; suitable; qualified
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
preliminary announcement; previous announcement; portent; sign; forewarning
samurai on horseback; (medieval) knight
guidance; leadership; leading the way
movement; transfer; migration; mobile; moving; traveling
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
corridor; gallery; hallway; cloister (i.e. covered walk typically circling a building or garden, esp. in a palace or place of worship)
to compare; to make a comparison; to compete; to vie
very; extremely; terrible; horrid; remarkable; extraordinary
warm; mild; (pleasantly) hot; considerate; kind; genial
to feel; to sense; to experience
everyone; everybody; all; everything; all
bright red; deep red; flushed (of face); downright (e.g. lie); complete; utter
end; conclusion; last; final; no sooner than; once
figure; form; appearance; dress; state; condition
to discover; to find (e.g. an error in a book); to locate; to find (e.g. something missing); to be used to seeing; to be familiar with
to rush over; to run up to
explanation; exposition; description; account; caption; legend
whereabouts; place; location; place where one belongs; where one fits in; place where one can be oneself
to get; to earn; to understand; to comprehend; to receive something undesirable (e.g. a punishment); to get (ill)
effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
stimulus; impetus; incentive; encouragement; motivation; provocation
polite; courteous; civil; careful; close; thorough
to choose one's words (with care); to be careful with one's words