passage (of time); elapsing; progress; development; transit
small pieces; fragments; chopped meat; scraps (of beef, pork, etc.)
partition; division; separation; segmenting; splitting
to scramble for; to struggle for; to contend for; to fight for
a few years ago; some years back
to find resolution; to be settled; to be collected; to be assembled; to be well arranged; to be in order
area; domain; territory; field; range; region
to dedicate; to make an offering; to supply; to store; to finish; to bring to a close; to restore (something to its place)
beginning (of a century, etc.)
emancipation movement; freedom movement; liberation movement
flow (of a fluid or gas); stream; flow (of people, things); passage (of time); course (of events); (step-by-step) procedure; group of people who remain together after the end of an event
to draw (water); to ladle; to pour (into a cup); to drink (together); to consider (feelings, the situation, etc.); to sympathize with
self-proclaimed; self-professed; professing oneself to be; calling oneself; first person
armed group; armed insurgents
to receive; to get; to catch (e.g. a ball); to be struck by (wind, waves, sunlight, etc.); to sustain (damage); to incur (a loss); to undergo (e.g. surgery)
to intimidate; to frighten; to scare; to threaten (e.g. peace); to jeopardize; to endanger
retreat; falling back; recession; waning; backspace (key)
certain; sure; doubtless; I have no doubt; You can depend on it; It's a safe bet
correct; right; correct interpretation (answer, solution)
sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt
in this way; thus; such; uh...
to ask; to enquire; to inquire; to search; to look for; to look into
to open one's heart; to throw off reserve; to be frank
positive; assertive; active; proactive; aggressive
remainder; remnant; (not) very; (not) much; too much; excessively
curiosity; inquisitiveness
announcement; publication; presenting; statement; communique; making known
virtue; benevolence; profit; benefit
(flower) bud; promising young person; budding beauty
little girl; maiden; young lady; (arch.) female between 17 and 20 years old (ritsuryo period)
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
notice; attention; observation
official recognition; authorization; authorisation; licence; license; accreditation