conversion; diversion; changeover; commutation; switchover
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
a kind; a sort; of sorts; something of a; sort of; somewhat
adventure; venture; venture which is unlikely to succeed; risky attempt; danger
having to be; must be; should be; ought to be
distinction; differentiation; classification
won't; hasn't; isn't; won't you
large; big; great; prominent; -sized; as big as; university
dreamer; daydreamer; visionary
present day; modern times; recent times; early modern period (in Japan, usu. from the Meiji Restoration until the end of World War II)
too much; excessively; too
at any rate; anyhow; anyway; in any case; because; as you know
unhappiness; sorrow; misfortune; death (usu. of a relative); bereavement
(social) position; status
endurance; perseverance; patience
study; diligence; discount; reduction
common reed (Phragmites australis)
to grow; to spring up; to sprout; to cut (teeth)
ship; boat; tank; tub; counter for boat-shaped containers (e.g. of sashimi)
to get off; to abandon (a ship or vehicle)
figure; form; appearance; dress; state; condition
to stream; to flow (liquid, time, etc.); to be washed away; to be carried; to drift; to float (e.g. clouds); to sweep (e.g. rumour, fire)
dear (old); fondly-remembered; beloved; missed; nostalgic
all; everything; entirety; absolutely (not); (not) at all; (none) whatsoever
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to gratefully accept
September; ninth month of the lunar calendar
please; somehow or other; one way or another
bad; poor; poor (quality); inferior; evil; sinful; ugly
July; seventh month of the lunar calendar
suffixed to words indicating a class of people to create a plural (esp. in impolite contexts)
surgery; operation; procedure; skill with one's hands; sleight of hand
not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence
hole; opening; pit; hollow; burrow; den; deficit
northwesterly winter wind
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial