many; much; majority (of); greater part (of); mostly; mainly
to roll; to tumble; to fall over; to roll over; to lie down; to be scattered about; to be lying around
castle (in place names); castle; fortress
to sell (well); to be well known; to be popular; to be famous
fate; destiny (esp. as a mysterious force that binds two people together); relationship (e.g. between two people); bond; family ties; affinity; opportunity
road; path; route; way; distance; journey; road (e.g. to victory)
to open (a door, etc.); to unwrap (e.g. parcel, package); to open (for business, etc.); to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out
what kind of; what sort of; what; no matter what (kind of); whatever; any
meeting; rendezvous; encounter; confluence
to seize; to catch; to obtain; to acquire; to understand; to grasp
dependent on luck; matter of luck
everyone; everybody; all; everything; all
to fire oneself up; to give it one's all; to get psyched; to fire someone up (with scolding, corporal punishment, etc.); to rouse
careful; elaborate; scrupulous
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
to descend (e.g. a mountain); to go down; to alight (e.g. from bus); to get off; to step down; to retire; to be granted
chest; breast; breasts; bosom; heart; lungs; stomach
daughter; girl (i.e. a young, unmarried woman)
same; similar; (just) like; equal
older brother; elder brother
name; title; appellation; (under the) pretext (of); pretense
to come along; to come around; to turn up; to arrive at the present; to get where one is; to have been doing something (for a period of time)
fairy tale; fairy story; nursery tale
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
here; this place; this point; here; these past ... (e.g. three years); these last ...
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
to dream (i.e. while asleep); to have a dream; to dream (of the future); to have a fleeting experience
to show up; to appear; to turn up
to be visible; to be clear; to be evident; to be certain
to be prepared to flee; to become restless; to become agitated
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
yearning; longing; aspiration; adoration; admiration
one's line of sight; one's gaze; one's eyes (looking); glance; gaze; look
falling lightly (e.g. snow, petals, confetti); fluttering; flickering; twinkling; appearing and disappearing; catching glimpses
surroundings; environs; circumference
to turn towards; to point
follower; attendant; valet; servant
childhood friend; friend from infancy; old playmate
draining basket (traditionally made of bamboo); colander; something full of holes; zaru soba; strong drinker; someone who can drink like a fish
faint, ironic or bittersweet smile
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
furthermore; again; after all; more and more; moreover; even more
year by year; annually; every year; from year to year