indicates word or phrase being defined; used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.); with; (not) as much as; (not) so much as; the fact that
slim; slender; lithe; smoothly; without resistance; without trouble
point worthy of note; highlight; high point; good prospects for the future; promise
obedient; meek; docile; honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)
introduction; presentation; referral; listing
program (e.g. TV); programme
NHK; Japan Broadcasting Corporation
such; that sort of; that kind of; no way!; never!
many; varied; all sorts; crowded; large (e.g. helping)
New Year's holiday; period encompassing the close of the old year and the start of the New Year
this; last (couple of years, etc.); these; you (as in "you liar")
to deliver; to forward; to send; to report; to notify; to file notice (to the authorities)
broadcast(ing) satellite; BS; satellite television
sky; the skies; high-altitude sky; upper air
far away; far off; far; long ago; long before
to come along; to come around; to turn up; to arrive at the present; to get where one is; to have been doing something (for a period of time)
soon; shortly; before long; nearly; almost
the future (usually distant); future tense; the world to come
to finish; to stop; to close (a business, etc.); to close down; to put away; to put back
to lose sight of (one's companions); to stray from; to miss (one's chance to ...)
on the way; en route; in the middle of; midway; halfway
no matter what happens; in any circumstances; at any price
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
perfect; complete; flawless
to fall (of rain, snow, ash, etc.); to come down; to form (of frost); to beam down (of sunlight or moonlight); to pour in; to visit (of luck, misfortune, etc.)
to go to see (something, someone); to visit
to bloom; to blossom; to become lively (esp. of conversation); to become animated; to experience a golden age
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
scenery; scene; landscape
home town; birthplace; native place; (arch.) ruins; (arch.) historic remains
to be aware of; to know; to notice; to feel; to understand; to comprehend; to remember
hello (e.g. on phone); excuse me! (when calling out to someone)
number (in a series); (one's) turn; watch; guard; rank; standing; bout
this time; now; next time; another time; recently; lately
to teach; to instruct; to tell; to inform; to preach
to think; to consider; to think (of doing); to plan (to do); to judge; to assess; to imagine
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...; did not ...
the person in question; prominent figure; distinguished person; that person
things like; something like; someone like; such a thing as; (the fact) that; to think that