some time ago; recently; lately; last (Sunday, etc.); previous
often; frequently; now and then; occasionally
to talk about; to speak of; to recite; to chant; to indicate; to show
for your information; I'm telling you
in some way or other; one way or another; somehow; only just; barely
board; plank; sheet (of metal); plate (of glass); cutting board; chopping board
to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
hazy; misty; foggy; hazy feeling; uncertain feeling; feeling gloomy
to save; to rescue; to help; to assist; to support (financially); to contribute (to)
clear; obvious; evident; bright; light
creaking; squeaking; packing in tightly; cramming; hard (pressing, tying, twisting, etc.); tightly
to tighten; to press hard
bonds (between people); (emotional) ties; relationship; tether; fetters
to deepen; to heighten; to intensify
glance; look; glimpse; complete view; bird's-eye view
pinch; crisis; tough spot; clothespin
meeting; rendezvous; encounter; confluence
destined; predestined; fated; fateful
suffering; distress; hardship; trial
to climb over; to get over; to surmount; to overcome; to surpass; to overtake
to speak one's mind; to speak very frankly
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
for two people's eyes to meet; catching someone's eye; making eye contact; meeting a person's gaze
to desire; to wish for; to expect; to see; to command (a view of)
occasionally; once in a while; seldom; casually; unexpectedly; accidentally
world view; outlook on the world; Weltanschauung (philosophy); appearance of a world (e.g. in fiction)
to say previously unspoken thoughts; to start saying; to court someone
manly; masculine; like a man
right on; dead on; fitting to a T; on the button; perfectly correct
entertainer (esp. in a traditional art); performer; artiste; talented person; accomplished person
to take good care of; to treasure; to value; to hold dear; to prize; to cherish
quickly; swiftly; already; before; long time ago
to jump; to leap; to break up; to close; to hit (e.g. to have a car hit something or someone)
absolutely; unconditionally; never (with neg. verb)
new; novel; fresh; recent; latest; up-to-date
to obey respectfully; to humble oneself; to sit straight (upright, respectfully, attentively)
to step forward; to take a step forward; to start on a project, etc.; to take the first step with
composite; combined; complex
clothing to absorb dampness after bathing; yukata; twice-boiled rice (for sick persons); (arch.) scoop for removing bilge water; (arch.) bailer