the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
two places; two spots; two locations; two parts; two passages
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
to start (something); to start up; to launch (a business); to boot (a computer); to launch (a program)
now (when it is already much too late); at this stage; afresh; anew; again
resentment; grudge; malice; matter for regret; regret
to hit (e.g. one's head); to strike; to throw (at); to fling (at); to vent (e.g. one's anger); to express (one's feelings)
light; bright; bright (colour); cheerful; bright; bright (future, prospects, etc.); rosy
to anticipate; to expect; to place confidence in; to put trust in; to find promising; to see good prospects (in)
to pile up; to make a heap; to lay (e.g. bricks); to acquire (e.g. experience); to build (a reputation)
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
(unlikely event of) emergency; the worst(-case scenario); (lit.) 10000 to 1; (if) by some chance; by some possibility; in the unlikely event that
care; precaution; guarding; caution
end; ending; close; end of (one's) life; death
cooperation; collaboration; help; support
subtle; delicate; difficult; complex; doubtful; questionable
to harden; to solidify; to become firm; to become certain; to gather (together); to assemble
to be solved; to be worked out; to come loose; to come untied; to be removed (of restrictions); to be lifted (e.g. of a ban)
unlimited; unrestricted; limitless
armoring; armouring; armor; armour
rain; rainy day; rainy weather; the November suit (in hanafuda)
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.)
finally; at last; barely; narrowly; gradually; little by little
first-person plural (or singular); second or third person plural (implies speaker is of higher status than those referred to)
bottom; sole; depths (e.g. of despair, the sea); bottom (of one's heart); limit; end
kamado; traditional Japanese wood or charcoal-fueled cook stove; household; family
bang on the money; spot on; right answer
to cease; to stop; to be over
(sudden, heavy) shower (on a summer afternoon or evening); evening shower
great wisdom; excellent disposition; strength (to face something); willpower; vigor
to support; to maintain; to bring up; to raise; to adopt (a child); to cultivate (a habit, a quality, etc.)
to slide; to glide; to slip; to skid; to be slippery; to fail (an examination); to lose (a position)
to fall; to drop; to fail (an exam); to lose (a contest, election, etc.); to be unsuccessful
never mind!; don't worry about it
evening meal; dinner; supper
preparation; arrangements
fine day; clear day; formal occasion
to lose (something); to get rid of; to eliminate; to remove
to subsist; to keep on living
radio wave; reception; signal; saying strange things
to be connected (to); to be joined together; to connect (of a telephone call, the internet, etc.); to get through; to lead (to an outcome); to bring about (a result); to be lined up (e.g. of cars)