since some time ago; for quite a while; already
household economy; family finances
time around sunset; early evening
to decrease (in size or number); to diminish; to abate
to pull up; to drag up; to increase; to raise (e.g. taxes); to withdraw; to leave; to promote (someone to a higher position)
finally; at last; at length; barely; narrowly; hardly
blockade; lockdown; sealing off (an area); freezing (funds)
to be gouged; to be hollowed; to become hollow
rubble; debris; wreckage; trash; rubbish
close call; narrow escape
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
nagging; faultfinding; carping; captious
troublesome; annoying; complicated
to trample; to crush underfoot
to stake; to risk; to bet; to wager
preference; priority; precedence; right of way
weir; bonds; fetters; ties of obligation
noise (usu. unpleasant); interference (e.g. radio); static; gossip; irresponsible criticism
to be harmful to; to hinder; to interfere with; to irritate
whether one wants to or not; without choice
comfort; ease; easy; simple; (economically) comfortable; raku pottery
carefully; closely; attentively; profoundly; deeply; at length
to be caught; to be captured; to be taken prisoner; to be seized with (fear, etc.); to be a slave to; to stick to
unable to move; dead in the water; completely helpless
heap; pile; stack; full measure
exhibition; display; putting on show
lightning; flash of lightning; lightning bolt
unexpected meeting; coincidence
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit
incomprehensible; nonsensical; puzzling; I don't get it; I'm confused; I'm lost
acquaintance; relation; affinity; reason
essence; true nature; substance; reality
to be wet (with tears); to be moist; to get dim; to become blurred; to become tear-choked
power; might; authority; spirits; vigor; vigour
dress; one-piece (e.g. swimsuit)
apron; apron (airport); apron (stage)
disposition; temperament; nature; mentality; spirit; character
judging from; on the basis of; from the point of view of
pluralizing suffix; nickname-forming suffix
aaah!; oooh!; oh no!; oh boy!
to flutter (in the wind); to wave; to turn over; to flip over; to suddenly change (attitude, opinion, etc.); to suddenly switch
seiken (karate proper fist); straight punch