thing; object; one's things; possessions; things; something; quality
indicates direct object of action; indicates subject of causative expression; indicates an area traversed; indicates time (period) over which action takes place; indicates point of departure or separation of action; indicates object of desire, like, hate, etc.
to talk about; to speak of; to recite; to chant; to indicate; to show
time; hour; occasion; case; chance; opportunity
this; last (couple of years, etc.); these; you (as in "you liar")
space (between); gap; period of time (during, while); duration; between (two parties or things); among (a group); relations (between)
democratization; democratisation
transition; change; progress; passing (of time)
that; the; part (as in "part two"); um ...; er ...
to appear; to come in sight; to become visible; to be expressed (e.g. emotions); to become apparent (e.g. trends, effects)
exceedingly; extremely; decisively
seeming ...; appearing ...; -ish; like a ...; typical of ...
feature; trait; characteristic; peculiarity; distinction
to hold (in one's hand); to take; to possess; to have; to maintain; to keep; to last
concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every
understanding; comprehension; appreciation; sympathy
to need; to call for; to require
first; foremost; most important; best; greatest; above all
period; time; opportunity; chance; age; term (e.g. in office); session (e.g. of parliament)
March; third month of the lunar calendar
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
second term; second stage
April; fourth month in the lunar calendar
-ical; -ive; -like; -ish; (something) like; along the lines of
government; administration
defeat; loss; reverse; setback
to recognize; to recognise; to deem; to judge; to approve; to deem acceptable; to admit
Potsdam Declaration (July 26, 1945 statement establishing the terms of a Japanese surrender)
behind; rear; after; later; remainder; the rest; more (e.g. five more minutes)
to continue (for a long time); to occur in succession; to come next (e.g. on TV)
whole nation; whole land; whole country
disorder; chaos; confusion; mayhem
time; season; period; phase; stage
coincident with; while; simultaneously
lively; active; vigorous; animated; brisk
start; beginning; first step; clue