space (between); gap; period of time (during, while); duration; between (two parties or things); among (a group); relations (between)
far and away the best; the very best; cream of the crop; crème de la crème; decisive lead; commanding lead
popularity; public favor; condition (e.g. market); tone; character
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
person; someone; human beings; mankind; human (Homo sapiens); (other) people; others
to go against; to oppose; to disobey; to defy
immediately; right away; at once; instantly
to let fly; to make fly; to skip over; to leave out; to run fast; to drive fast; to spray
opposition; resistance; insubordination; defiance; hostility; rebellion
to be seen; to be in sight; to look; to seem; to come
love for one's school or alma mater
strong; potent; strong; brawny; good (at); skilled; being able to handle
change (personnel); transfer; reshuffle
to mind; to care about; to be an issue; to matter; to keep company; to care for; to interfere with
near; neighbourhood; nearly (e.g. "it took nearly one year"); close to; shortly; soon
only; merely; approximately; about; just (finished, etc.); as if to; (as though) about to
to use (a thing, method, etc.); to make use of; to use (a person, animal, puppet, etc.); to employ; to use (time, money, etc.); to spend
painful; sore; cringy; embarrassing; exceeding
to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
congratulation; congratulations; celebration; congratulatory gift; present
elegance; grace; article; item; counter for items (of food, etc.); counter for dishes or courses (at a restaurant)
to receive; to get; to accept; to take; to interpret; to understand
that; the; part (as in "part two"); um ...; er ...
beginning; outset; first; onset
moving to a different location to start a new job; (proceeding to) new appointment
least; lowest; worst; awful; horrible; at the very least
rule; regulation; settlement; conclusion; habit; custom
worry; concern; anxiety; care; help; aid
everyone; everybody; all; everything; all
representative; representation; delegation; switchboard number; main number
klop; klunk; whonk; with a heavy impact; forcibly
position; situation; viewpoint; standpoint; point of view
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
child who has returned to Japan after living abroad; returnee child; (Japanese) person who lived abroad during (part of) their childhood
structure; construction; arrangement; plan; plot; contrivance
to teach; to instruct; to tell; to inform; to preach
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
you; buddy; monarch; ruler; he; she
to understand; to comprehend; to become clear; to be known; I know!; I think so too!