association (of ideas); being reminded (of something); suggestion
to become widely known; to become well-known; to spread (of a rumor, reputation, etc.)
wisdom; wit; sagacity; prajna (insight leading to enlightenment)
swift attack; quick attack; fast break; right away; without delay; immediately
calling (someone a thief, coward, etc.); branding (as); denouncing
to open up (to someone); to become unreserved; to lower one's guard; to become friendly (with); to feel at ease; to take a relaxed attitude (to)
fertile; rich; productive
the trouble is that ...; the problem is that ...; unfortunately; annoyingly
stand-offish; distant; not frank; watery (alcohol, coffee, etc.)
every month; trite; commonplace; conventional
orderly; regular; systematic; well-organized; well-organised; trim
to fall into ruin; to become dilapidated; to become run-down; to become desolate; to be badly neglected
underground shopping center; underground shopping centre
with a whack; with a smack; (answering a question) directly; definitively
same period; corresponding period; same year (of graduation, entering a company, etc.); contemporary; synchronization; synchronism
silver; senior citizen; pensioner
to use as a pretext; to use as an excuse
to pile up; to accumulate; to estimate
no; nay; disagreement; objection; disapproval
moderate; proper; just right
burn mark; grilled surface (e.g. on a steak)
juicy (i.e. having lots of juice or liquid); Okinawan rice gruel meal
for some (unspecified) reason
surname; family name; hereditary title (used in ancient Japan to denote rank and political standing)
to become an expert; to be a master (of)
feigned innocence; feigned gentleness; fake modesty; feigned ignorance; playing dumb
surmise (about someone's feelings); guess; conjecture; (showing) deference (to); consideration (of someone's wishes); servility
possessing (what is required); having; fulfilling (conditions); satisfying (requisites); being endowed with
to be jealous of; to envy; to begrudge
retirement (from work); leading a quiet life (after retirement); retired person; retiree; surrendering headship of the family (pre-WWII)
fresh off the farm; inexperienced
to flicker; to glimmer; to flit; to fall lightly (snow, rain)
to go to ruin; to go under; to fall; to be destroyed; to die out; to become extinct