gate; branch of learning based on the teachings of a single master; division; phylum; counter for cannons
entrance; front door; entryway; entranceway; entry hall; vestibule
suddenly; casually; accidentally; incidentally; unexpectedly; unintentionally
figure; form; appearance; dress; state; condition
to sink; to go under; to go down (e.g. sun); to set; to feel depressed; to become subdued
dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding
really; truly; indeed; good grief
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
dimly; faintly; absentmindedly; vacantly; idly; aimlessly
to stand; to rise; to find oneself (e.g. in a difficult position); to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)
saying "Ah!"; making one say "Ah!"; surprisingly; astonishingly
to stop (in one's tracks); to come to a stop; to halt; to pause; to stand still
in an instant; in a moment; immediately; suddenly; all of a sudden; all at once
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)
only; merely; approximately; about; just (finished, etc.); as if to; (as though) about to
glance; look; glimpse; complete view; bird's-eye view
all; altogether; entirely; exactly like; just like; spitting image of
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy
to flutter (in the wind); to wave; to turn over; to flip over; to suddenly change (attitude, opinion, etc.); to suddenly switch
to wear glasses; to put on glasses
and; besides; because; since; the thing is; for one thing
corner; edge; (street) corner; turning; rough edges (of one's character, words, etc.); abrasiveness
to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
to run into; to rush into; to (run and) seek refuge in; to take shelter in
that; the matter in question
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
to read; to recite (e.g. a sutra); to chant; to predict; to guess; to decipher; to count
existing (at the present moment); alright; acceptable; to be (usu. of inanimate objects); to have
phantom; vision; illusion; extremely rare item
to reach the point that; to come to be that; to turn into
completely; absolutely; (not) at all; (not) a bit; earnestly; intently
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
these days; nowadays; now; at present; recently; lately
neurosis; nervous breakdown; mental problem; identity crisis; obsession
neurasthenia; nervous breakdown; concentration (card game involving turning over face-down cards to find identical pairs)
complexion; one's colour; one's color; countenance; expression; one's face
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
remainder; remnant; (not) very; (not) much; too much; excessively
to say; to speak; to tell; to talk
after (practically) no time; immediately after; just; having no time to
guest; visitor; customer; client; shopper
dining room; dining hall; cafeteria; restaurant; eatery; snack bar