as (one pleases, one is told, etc.); wherever (e.g. one's feet take one); according to
but; however; although; though
to teach; to instruct; to tell; to inform; to preach
concentration (on a task); focusing one's attention; concentration (of population, buildings, power, etc.); centralization; within a collection of works
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
other intention; hidden purpose; ulterior motive; ill will; malice
surely; undoubtedly; sternly; severely; having no slack; rigid
indication; sign; hint; tone (of the market)
way; manner; (for) the first time in (e.g. ten years); after ...; ...-sized; amount (equivalent to ...)
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
involuntarily; reluctantly; against one's inclination; against one's will; as a matter of unpleasant necessity; despite oneself
confrontation; opposition; antagonism
as (for); for; in the capacity of
OK; okay; fine (without); not needed; unnecessary
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
a (short) time; a while; one time (in the past); a period; (arch.) two-hour period
to spend (time); to pass; to overdo (esp. alcohol consumption); to drink (alcohol); to take care of; to support
true feelings; real intention; one's heart; one's right mind; one's senses; one's conscience
trust (in); confidence; faith; reliance
existence; being; presence
solitude; loneliness; isolation
(social) position; status; standing; position (in a company, organization, etc.); post; rank
to accept; to receive; to agree
determination; resolution
consequently; as a result; in the end
supporter; adherent; proponent; backer
to contain; to comprise; to hold in the mouth; to bear in mind; to understand; to express (emotion, etc.)
to have been decided (so) that; to have been arranged (so) that; to be the result (of); to be the outcome; to be the reason (for)
to stop (an activity); to cease; to discontinue; to cancel; to abandon; to give up
fast; quick; early; soon; premature; too soon
to touch; to come in contact with; to receive (e.g. visitor); to attend to; to receive (news); to get; to encounter
to come together; to merge; to fit; to match; to be profitable; to be equitable
goal; target; aim; mark; sign; landmark
what is called; as it is called; the so-called; known as; so to speak
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
point; tip; head (of a line); front; first; before; (the way) ahead
pitch-dark; pitch-black; completely dark; very bleak (future); utterly hopeless
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity
a little; a bit; a little while; a short time; a little way; a short distance
to rise; to swell; to intensify; to increase; to grow stronger; to get higher
I wonder; do you think?; I might; some kind; some stage; somehow
older brother; elder brother; young man; buddy; fella
girl (usu. between 7 and 17); young lady; (arch.) female between 17 and 20 years old (ritsuryō period)
seeming ...; appearing ...; -ish; like a ...; typical of ...