to go; to move (in a direction or towards a specific location); to proceed; to take place; to pass through; to come and go; to walk
comfort; ease; easy; simple; (economically) comfortable; raku pottery
long ago; already; a long time ago
to be handed down; to be introduced; to be transmitted; to be circulated; to go along; to walk along
irritating; irritated; frustrating; vexing; (feeling things are) not quick enough; (feeling) too slow-going
to become frightened; to be frightened (of); to be scared (of)
to take back; to regain; to get back; to recover
empty; void; vain; fruitless; lifeless
to bring someone happiness; to make someone happy
leaving hospital; discharge from hospital
calling on someone who is ill; enquiry; inquiry
near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
to push; to press; to apply pressure from above; to press down; to stamp (i.e. a passport); to apply a seal; to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
safety; security; safely; without incident; good health; inaction
to be opposite; to face each other; to confront (an issue); to face
readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation
to put one's palms together (e.g. when praying or asking for something); to place one's hands together; to compete against somebody; to play (a game, match, etc.) against somebody
gradually; day by day; every day; each day
to celebrate; to congratulate; to present (a gift) in celebration; to drink in celebration; to wish for (a happy future, good fortune, etc.); to pray for
after a long time; for the first time in a while
style; way; shape; form; appearance; state
formal; strict; ceremonious; stiff
small; little; slight; below average (in degree, amount, etc.); low (e.g. sound); soft (e.g. voice)
day after day; day by day
lonely; lonesome; solitary; desolate
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
head; chief; merit; strong point; superiority; major
spring; springtime; New Year; prime (of life); height (of one's prosperity); adolescence
ice; shaved ice (usually served with flavored simple syrup)
reservation; appointment; contract; subscription; programming (e.g. a device); setting (e.g. a timer)
to hear; to be told; to know; to receive (order); to undertake; to comply
the point just before; the point of doing; the verge of happening
print; printing; (printed) copy; handout; flyer
to arrive at; to reach; to sit on; to sit at (e.g. the table)
freezing; turning into ice; freezing; locking up; freezing (in one's tracks); frieze (part of an entablature between the architrave and the cornice)