to look back on (the past); to reflect on; to look behind (at); to turn round (and look); to consider; to concern oneself about
(distant) future; future existence; world beyond the grave; future (tense)
et cetera; etc.; or something; the likes of; for example; for instance
opinion; view; comment; scolding; reprimand; rebuke
qualifications; requirements; capabilities
obstruction of proceedings; filibuster
exclusion; removal; elimination; clearing away; getting rid of
scram (emergency nuclear reactor shut-down)
to falter; to flinch (from); to recoil (from); to quail (at); to be intimidated; to feel daunted
to push back; to press back; to force back; to (refuse and) return (something); to give back
resistance; opposition; reluctance; repulsion; resistance; drag
to descend (e.g. a mountain); to go down; to alight (e.g. from bus); to get off; to step down; to retire; to be granted
chairman; moderator; toastmaster; master of ceremonies; chairperson; host (of a TV show, etc.)
something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow (handling, dealing with something); anyhow; one way or another
thorough; exhaustive; complete
(sports) ground; (playing) field; playground; stadium
to change (one's clothes)
to be surprised; to be taken aback; to be amazed; to be frightened; to be startled; to be alarmed
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
movement; move; motion; trend; development; change
to have (e.g. lunch); to take (e.g. vitamins)
how about ...?; what about ...?; I wonder; I don't know
den of vice; rogue's den; brothel; red-light district; cluttered room
they; those guys; those fellows
culture; civilization; civilisation; Bunka era (1804.2.11-1818.4.22)
reputation; (public) estimation; rumour; rumor; fame; notoriety
several; a few; number; quantity; counting; calculation; number
expectation; anticipation; hope; promising; rising; up-and-coming
goodbye; so long; saying goodbye to (e.g. life as a bachelor); putting an end to; farewell (performance, party, etc.); final
fish market; fish dealer; fishmonger
singing together; singing in union; chorus; ensemble singing; choral singing; chorus
pluralizing suffix (esp. for people and animals; formerly honorific)
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; and everything else; and all; (not) at all; (not) in the least
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
to change; to be transformed; to move to; to be different; to be uncommon
head of the student council; president of the student council
younger brother; little brother; brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); (arch.) pupil; (arch.) apprentice
older brother; elder brother; young man; buddy; fella
bright person; talented student; prodigy
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am