soon; shortly; before long; nearly; almost
no matter what it takes; by any means necessary; at all costs; by hook or by crook
very much; very many; more and more
tree; shrub; wood; timber; wooden clappers (signalling the beginning or end of a performance)
beyond this point; ahead; from now on; after this; in the future
door (esp. Japanese-style); shutter; window shutter; (arch.) entrance (to a home); (arch.) narrows
is that so?; I see; right; oh
degree of attention; profile
truth; reality; sincerity; honesty; content; substance
experience; history; record; career
young person; youngster; young people; (the) youth
state (of affairs); situation; appearance; look(s); sign; indication
at that time; at that moment; then; on that occasion
as many as one likes; as much as one likes; great many; plenty; almost (none); (not) much
respect; esteem; reverence; honour; honor
picture; drawing; painting; image (TV, film, etc.); picture; footage
hobby; pastime; tastes; preference; liking
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
to look toward; to have one's eyes drawn towards something
bonsai; miniature potted plant
soon; shortly; nearly; almost
for a moment; for a minute; for a while; for some time; for the time being; for now
far away; distant place; long ago; far back; by far
to live (on, by, etc.); to lead a life; to make a living; to earn a livelihood; to spend one's time (doing); to pass one's days (doing)
distant place; faraway location; far away
plans; arrangement; schedule; program; programme; expectation
to wake up; to awake; to awaken to (instinct, ability, perception, etc.); to become aware of; to come to one's senses
elementary school student; primary school student; grade school student
five; five years of age; eight o'clock (old time system)
older sister; elder sister
senior high school; high school
leaving school during a term
only; just; (ever) since; after; continuously; remaining (in a particular state)
news (from someone); word; letter; tidings; contact
having in mind; happening to know (of); idea (of); inkling
formidable enemy; strong enemy; tough enemy
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
opponent; rival; adversary; menace; danger; threat
serious; not joking; straight; (arch.) cannot; (arch.) should not; (arch.) will not