many; much; majority (of); greater part (of); mostly; mainly
demotion; relegation; reduction in rank; degradation; downward move
role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role
exemption; exoneration; discharge
to receive; to get; to catch (e.g. a ball); to be struck by (wind, waves, sunlight, etc.); to sustain (damage); to incur (a loss); to undergo (e.g. surgery)
on and after; as from; hereafter; thereafter; since
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
to have been decided (so) that; to have been arranged (so) that
goal; target; aim; mark; sign; landmark
to leave; to go away; to pass; to elapse; to be distant; to send away; to drive off
hiding; concealing; being hidden; pocket
mysterious disappearance; being spirited away
to meet; to encounter; to see; to have an accident; to have a bad experience
to disappear; to vanish; to go out (of a fire, light, etc.); to die; to fade (of a feeling, impression, etc.); to vanish (e.g. of hope); to go away (e.g. of a smell, itchiness, sleepiness)
to finish; to stop; to close (a business, etc.); to close down; to put away; to put back
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
seems; I think; I guess; don't you agree?; I thought you'd say that!
to let go of; to release; to part with (e.g. a possession); to relinquish; to send away (e.g. one's child); to let go
only; merely; approximately; about; just (finished, etc.); as if to; (as though) about to
unattractive; ugly; unstylish; uncool
talk; speech; topic; subject; discussions; negotiation; rumor
in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that; take care (so as); hoping or wishing for something
to face (each other); to be facing; to be directed toward (the future, etc.); to be in response to; to receive (a client, etc.); to compare with
doubt; question; suspicion; dubiousness
to be solved; to be resolved; to loosen; to come untied; to be removed (of restrictions); to be lifted (e.g. a ban)
to wear (in modern Japanese, from the shoulders down); to put on; to bear (guilt, etc.)
hobby; pastime; tastes; preference; liking
plotting (of maps); mapping; compilation
to wait; to await; to look forward to; to depend on; to need
cancellation; rescinding; release; calling off; lifting (sanctions); delisting
soon; shortly; before long; nearly; almost
how long; how far; how much
to change; to be transformed; to move to; to be different; to be uncommon
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
public matter; governmental matter; prince; duke; lord; sir
ship; boat; tank; tub; counter for boat-shaped containers (e.g. of sashimi)
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time
face; visage; look; expression; honor; honour
to memorize; to memorise; to commit to memory; to learn by heart; to bear in mind; to remember
all the time; every single time; thank you (for your continued patronage)
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)