that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly
speciality; specialty; subject of study; expert; area of expertise
the other day; lately; recently; meanwhile; in the meantime
to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first
genuine; real; full-scale; full-blown; full-fledged; professional
by no means; never!; something unexpected; emergency; (arch.) currently; (arch.) for the time being
I, myself; one-self; by one-self; even I; even one
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
to believe; to believe in; to place trust in; to confide in; to have faith in
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
banzai; hurray; something to cheer about; something worthy of celebration; eternal life and prosperity
man; male; masculine gender
little girl; maiden; young lady; (arch.) female between 17 and 20 years old (ritsuryo period)
painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh
parting; separation; farewell
story; tale; narrative; account; fable; legend
abundant; plentiful; rich; wealthy; open (mind); relaxed
power of expression; expressiveness; expressive power
minute; fine; delicate; accurate; precise; elaborate
composition; construction; formation; makeup; structure; organization
inside; interior; among; within; middle; center; during
the teens (10-19); teenage; the tenth generation
creator (of a work); author; writer; artist; composer; playwright
distinctive of; characteristic of; uniquely applying to; but; except; without
fresh and youthful; lively; vibrant; vivacious; juicy (e.g. fruit)
high praise; great admiration; rave reviews
to have an eye on; to zero in on
news coverage; collecting data (e.g. for an article); covering (something for media); interview
offensive (movement); aggression
for a moment; for a minute; for a while; for some time; for the time being; for now
noisy; boisterous; turbulent (era, etc.); troubled
remainder; remnant; (not) very; (not) much; too much; excessively
to be conspicuous; to stand out
liked; well-liked; in love (with); loved; faddism; eccentricity
mostly; nearly; practically; well-nigh; almost invariably; all but
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
but (still); and yet; nevertheless; even so; notwithstanding