in short; the point is; the important thing is; in a word; basically
to let the tension out of one's shoulders; to relax; to not take oneself too seriously
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am
to disappear (of people or animals); to go (away); to leave; to no longer exist
visualization (data, results, etc.); visualisation; making something visible (that was previously unseen)
passage; pathway; roadway; avenue; aisle
to set out; to set sail; to embark on (a new venture); to set out (to achieve something); to begin to ride; to lean forward
very interesting; of absorbing interest; having a keen interest (in); being immensely curious (about)
appearance; air; condition; state; form
in this manner; in this way; like this
among these; between these; of these
related to; in relation to; as far as ... is concerned
through; throughout; through (the good offices of); by way of
have to (verb); must (verb); is indispensable; absolutely necessary
hurriedly; in a hurry; in haste; (arch.) sudden
composition; formation; organization; organisation; compilation
lucky; nice!; score!; bingo!
shorthanded; short of hands; undermanned; insufficient (stock, money, etc.); in short supply; low
teacher; instructor; sensei; title or form of address for a teacher, master, doctor, lawyer, etc.; intimate or teasing form of address; (arch.) one's elder
phantasmagoric; protean; shape-shifting; kaleidoscopic; capable of ever-changing appearance
flash; instant; lightning (speed)
complete defeat; utter defeat; annihilation; to be completely defeated; to be beaten hollow
to yearn for; to long for; to follow (someone); to idolize (for virtue, learning, status, etc.)
village; hamlet; countryside; country; home (of one's parents, etc.); hometown
thick; deep; kind; cordial; abundant
convenient; favorable; favourable; expedient; expedience
hilly section of a city (usu. residential); Yamanote (hilly residential section of western Tokyo, incl. Yotsuya, Aoyama, Koishikawa, Hongo, Ichigaya, Akasaka, Azabu and surrounds); place near the mountains
underground train; subway
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
supply; provision; raising; procurement
course; route; course (of study); program; lane (in running, swimming, etc.); course (of action); policy
racing noisily (in a car, motorcycle, etc.); roaring (e.g. down the street)
idea; plan; draft; rough copy; expectation; (arch.) desk
bright; intelligent; clever; smart
monk; priest; sangha (the Buddhist community)