unexpected; contrary to expectations; by chance; casual
ingredient; (raw) material; unprocessed timber; raw timber; subject matter; topic
to be able (to); to be possible (to)
to get into the swing of (one's work); to hit one's stride; (for a fish or bird) to put on fat for the winter
to be clear (of a sight, sound, colour, etc.); to be bright; to be clear-headed; to be alert; to look upbeat; to be perky; to master (a skill)
inside; within; while (e.g. one is young); during; among; amongst; in (secret, chaos, poverty, etc.)
genuine article; real thing; real deal
training; practice; discipline; ascetic practices
tension; mental strain; nervousness
to chip; to nick; to break; to lack
in an instant; in a moment; immediately; suddenly; all of a sudden; all at once
when it becomes; when it comes to
trade; business; commerce; occupation; calling; profession
lowdown; inside curtain; inside information; hidden circumstances; inside facts; inner workings
there is no need to ...; never happens; there is never a time when
success in life; getting ahead; successful career; promotion; climbing the corporate ladder; eminence
(not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) specially; separately; apart; additionally
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
elegant; graceful; refined; leisurely; comfortable; easy
far away; far off; nowhere near; far cry
gown; elegant dress; dressing gown; bathrobe
all; altogether; entirely; exactly like; just like; spitting image of
beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)
to sit; to squat; to assume (a position); to hold steady; to hold still
to wear (in modern Japanese, from the shoulders down); to put on; to bear (guilt, etc.)
time; hour; period; class
journal; magazine; periodical
day and night; around the clock; always; constantly
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
bedding that is never put away during the day; permanently laid-out futon
to fall flat; to collapse in a heap
to sleep; to die; to rest (in peace); to lie idle (e.g. of resources); to lie unused; (arch.) to close one's eyes