true character; true form; true colors (colours); consciousness; one's senses
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
while; even though; despite
anti-; antithesis; fanqie; traditional Chinese spelling system in which two characters are used: the first one for the onset, the second one for rhyme and tone
influence; power; might; strength; potency; force
to grow up; to become an adult; to become big; to grow in size
beyond this point; from now on; after this
to turn back (e.g. half-way); to return; to go back; to recover (e.g. something lost); to be returned; to rebound
to continue; to keep up; to keep on
yes; yeah; huh?; what?; not; 's
don't you think?; indicates question
just (e.g. "just wait here"); come now; tolerably; passably; well...; I think...
(medical) doctor; physician
while; during; while; although; all; both
thank you for waiting; sorry to have kept you waiting
O-Bon; Obon; Bon Festival; tray
to hold (in one's hand); to take; to possess; to have; to maintain; to keep; to last
plate; dish; serving; helping; kanji radical 108 (at the bottom)
always; all the time; never; usual; regular
composition; synthesis; composite photo; (function) composition
flavor; flavour; charm; appeal; experience; taste (e.g. of victory)
indifferent; half-hearted; dispirited; listless
to convey; to report; to transmit; to communicate; to tell; to impart
the other day; a few days ago
(United States of) America; USA
member of an assembly; member of the Diet; member of parliament; member of Congress
related to; in relation to; as far as ... is concerned
town; city; municipal; urban
policing (an area, etc.) by oneself; protecting by oneself; cautioning oneself; taking care; local government police; municipal police
army; armed forces; military authorities; team; group
compact disk; CD; cash dispenser; (negotiable) certificate of deposit
member; participant; attendee; lineup (sport)
conclusion; decision; judgement; affirmative