appearing ...; looking ...; way to ...; method of ...ing; form; style
but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that
indicates word or phrase being defined; used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.); with; (not) as much as; (not) so much as; the fact that
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
to be related; to be connected; to be joined together; to result in; to lead to; to bring about
thickheaded; insensitive; dull; thick-skinned
to pass through; to pass by; to pass (of time); to elapse; to have expired; to have ended; to exceed
to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint
while; during; while; although; all; both
creator (of a work); author; writer; artist; composer; playwright
to try to ...; to be about to do ...; to decide to ...; to take as; to treat as; to use for; to suppose that (such) is the case
encouragement; cheering (someone) up; restoring (someone) to consciousness; bringing (someone) around; restorative; stimulant
to think; to consider; to think (of doing); to plan (to do); to judge; to assess; to imagine
the expectation is that ...; the reason is that ...; the fact is that ...; the explanation is that ...; it is that ...
girl (usu. between 7 and 17); young lady; (arch.) female between 17 and 20 years old (ritsuryō period)
period; time; opportunity; chance; age; term (e.g. in office); session (e.g. of parliament)
latter part (of a book, film, etc.); second part (of two); second half; sequel
mind; heart; spirit; the meaning of a phrase (riddle, etc.)
change; variation; variety; diversity; inflection; declension
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
while; even though; despite
exchange (e.g. cultural); interchange; interaction; alternating current; AC
to enjoy; to take pleasure in; to have a good time; to look forward to
to receive; to take; to get someone to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch
while (one is at it); when; on the occasion of; at the same time (as); on one's way (to); by the way
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
riddle; puzzle; enigma; enigmatic; mysterious
here and there; in twos and threes; sporadically; now and then; from time to time; occasionally
plan; plot; idea; conception; vision; scheme
to go; to move (towards); to move through; to travel across; to go (well, badly, etc.); to proceed; to do (in a particular way)
if; in case; as for; on the topic of; if that's the case; if so
turning point; turnaround point (e.g. in a race); turning back point
to pass through; to pass by; to pass (of time); to elapse; to have expired; to have ended; to exceed
(in the) neighbourhood; neighborhood; around; about; for instance; say
such things as ...; and ... and; the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; be; is; o
one's future; one's fate; prospects; one's way; one's path
delivery (of a package, goods, etc.)
feeling; sensation; preparedness; readiness; thought; sentiment
one cup (of); one glass (of); one drink (of alcohol); full; filled (with); fully; to capacity
to be excited; to be nervous; to be thrilled
because; as; since; because of that; therefore; accordingly
(slowly and) carefully; without haste; thoroughly; deliberately; closely; meticulously
to put into writing; to write
end; conclusion; last; final; once ...; the moment ... (, that's it)
to become; to get; to result in; to turn out; to consist of; to be composed of; to be completed
work (film, book); production; creation; turning (something) out