abrupt; sudden; unexpected
to appear; to come in sight; to become visible; to be expressed (e.g. emotions); to become apparent (e.g. trends, effects)
to leave (behind); to leave (undone); to not finish; to save; to set aside; to leave (to someone, esp. after one's death)
while; even though; despite
splendid; magnificent; utter (esp. defeat); total; (arch.) something worth seeing; (arch.) sight
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to have a good command of (a language); to play proficiently (of a musical instrument); to work (a puppet); to pull the strings of a puppet
to awaken; to arouse from sleep; to bring to one's senses; to disabuse (someone of); to sober up
one-by-one; separately; every single; each and every; without omission
character (of a person); personality; disposition; characteristics; nature (of a thing, event, etc.)
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
corresponding to (in meaning, function, etc.); being equivalent to; appropriate; suitable; to be proportionate to; to be in keeping with
a little over; a little more than; powerhouse; one of the biggest; upper (seismic intensity)
substantial matter; significant item
as likely as not; 50-50; even match; tie
or; either ... or; maybe; perhaps; some ... and others ...; sometimes ... and at other times ...
technology; engineering; technique; skill; art; craft
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
after all; in the end; anyway; (cannot) possibly; (not) at all; (not) by any means
combat; battle; action; active service; actual fighting
where ... is concerned; when it becomes; if it becomes
that's a different matter; that's a different story
activity (esp. energetic); great efforts; conspicuous service; to flourish; to participate actively; to play an active role
to receive favor (favour); to be much obliged to someone; to be indebted
care; looking after; trouble; bother; good offices; recommendation
to have a talk; to tell a story
to turn one's hand to; to reach out one's hand; to get involved in; to make a move on; to strike; to beat
continuing from beginning to end; continuous run; appetizer; starter; performance of an entire play
heir; heiress; inheritor; successor
seal; to seal (e.g. a letter); to affix a seal; to seal up
so what!; who gives a damn?
eyesore; unpleasant sight; obstructing a view
to have (e.g. lunch); to take (e.g. vitamins)
come, come; come; come now; here you go; here; when handing something
opening performance; opening act; curtain raiser; minor performer; minor storyteller; subordinate part
to draw in; to take in; to retract; to withdraw; to take back (e.g. words)
main performer; star performer; headliner; rakugo storyteller of the highest rank
I; me; self-centered man; egotistical man; pompous man
law; act; method; mood; dharma; law