but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that
this; last (couple of years, etc.); these; you (as in "you liar")
judging from; on the basis of; from the point of view of
not necessarily; not entirely; not altogether
mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
such; that sort of; that kind of; no way!; never!
to stop (an activity); to cease; to discontinue; to cancel; to abandon; to give up
walking; pace; step; course (of history, one's life, etc.); history; pitch (of a screw, etc.)
reopening; resumption; restarting
gently sloping; gentle; easy; smooth
slope; incline; slope (of a linear function); gradient (vector calculus)
tough; hard; determined; strong-minded; strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol); severe
to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to be promoted; to add up to
next (to); adjoining; adjacent; house next door; neighbouring house; next-door neighbour
big; large; loud; extensive; spacious; important
to breathe out; to exhale
gradually; slowly but steadily
to float; to be suspended; to rise to the surface; to appear; to come to mind; to have inspiration
sweat; perspiration; moisture; condensation; gulp; oops
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
chilly; rather cold; somewhat cold
growth; breeding; growing up (in, as); upbringing
above; up; top; summit; surface; before; previous
stamina; endurance; physical strength; strength of an organization (e.g. profitability, productivity, economic clout, stability, growth potential)
temperature; body temperature (human, animal)
one's heart rate; pulse rate
rising; ascending; climbing
danger; peril; hazard; risk
head; hair (on one's head); mind; brains; leader; chief; top
to occupy; to hold; to account for; to make up; to take up
consequence; outcome; result; blame
quick pace; quick steps; quick march; trot (horse gait)
reflection; reconsideration; introspection; regret; repentance; remorse
slow; time-consuming; late (in the day); towards the end (of the day or night); later (than expected or usual); late
start of work; commencement; opening
half; 50%; tie; 5 parts; 5%
to arrive at; to reach; to sit on; to sit at (e.g. the table)
in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that; take care (so as); hoping or wishing for something
hostel; dormitory; (arch.) bureau (government department beneath a ministry under the ritsuryo system); (arch.) tea-ceremony room; (arch.) villa
approximately; about; to (about) the extent that; (almost) enough that; as ... as ...; like