severe; strict; hard (to do); difficult; intense (e.g. cold); harsh (weather)
certificate; certified document; (the) thumbs up; seal of approval; paper with signature of the shogun or lord
condition; state (of health); appearance
how long; how far; how much
to appear; to come in sight; to become visible; to be expressed (e.g. emotions); to become apparent (e.g. trends, effects)
plan; meter; measuring device; (in) total; total (of)
to weaken; to grow weak; to be downcast; to be dejected; to be troubled; to be at a loss
to leave alone; to leave as is; to ignore; to neglect
even if not; even without
space (between); gap; period of time (during, while); duration; between (two parties or things); among (a group); relations (between)
genuine; real; full-scale; full-blown; full-fledged; professional
name; given name; title; fame; renown; pretext
sincerely; earnestly; repeatedly; over and over; again and again
careful; cautious; prudent; discreet; deliberate
fame; reputation; popularity; rumour (rumor); talk
unprecedented; never seen before
if it is the case that ...
condition; term; requirement; qualification; prerequisite
definitely; absolutely; absolute; unconditional; absoluteness
application; request; petition
to descend (e.g. a mountain); to go down; to alight (e.g. from bus); to get off; to step down; to retire; to be granted
on the contrary; far from it; if anything; in fact; instead
to swing; to sway; to shake; to waver; to feel shaken; to become unstable
to be affected; to be influenced; to be concerned with; to have to do with; to stick to (opinions)
do-or-die game; crucial contest
on the contrary; rather; all the more; instead
a few years ago; some years back
subject; theme; homework; assignment; task; challenge
I'm sorry; my apologies; excuse me; pardon me
roller coaster; big dipper
kind; gentle; considerate; generous; friendly; nice
yakiniku; Japanese dish of grilled meat similar to Korean barbecue; roasted meat; grill
sushi; anything made with vinegared rice (may also contain vegetables, spices, fish, or other delicacies)
Hamburg steak; hamburger steak
point; tip; head (of a line); front; first; before; (the way) ahead
was it?; I think it was ...; if I've got it right; (I, we) used to ...; I remember ...; it was ...
process; operation; stage of a process; progress of work
to pass; to elapse; to pass through; to go through; to experience; to go through