on the way; as one goes; in the future; someday; eventually
itching to do something; impatient; sorely tempted; eager
pleasant (of a sensation); comfortable; cheerful; happy; smooth (of function); working well
soon; shortly; nearly; almost
elegance; taste; refinement
inside story; the real story (behind something); story not generally known
first in this country; first (of its kind) in Japan
opening (in a game of go, chess, etc.); early stages; initial phase; outset
a disgrace (to a whole group of people)
to burst open; to pop; to split
actual existence; real existence; existing in real life
character (in a play, novel, film, etc.); dramatis personae
to wring (towel, rag); to squeeze; to squeeze (fruit to extract juice); to press; to rack (one's brains); to strain (one's voice); to extort
gathering material (for an article, novel, etc.); collecting information; covering (an event, incident, etc.); reporting; interview (for a news story)
therefore; for that reason; such being the case
to boast of; to be proud of; to take pride in
social conditions; social situation; state of society; social landscape; social climate
don't get me wrong, but ...; I'm sorry
being attached (to); being affiliated (to); belonging (to); attached school; affiliated school
to be blessed with; to be rich in; to abound in
front or rear of a palanquin (carried by two people); one of two people carrying a palanquin
competition; rivalry; feeling that something is worth the effort; motivation; enthusiasm
one night; one evening; all night; overnight
to spend; to expend; to waste; to squander; to devote
moving; stirring; emo; sad; erotic in a disgusting way
information; experience; knowledge; observation
to spread; to propagate; to popularize; to broaden; to extend; to widen
positive (e.g. thinking); positive; positive (pole); anode
manuscript; copy; draft; notes; contribution
to stretch larger; to enlarge (photos); to delay (e.g. the end of a meeting)
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
progress; advance; making (good) progress
to break; to be broken; to be folded; to give in; to back down; to turn (a corner)
criticizing; lambasting; pointing out faults; calling for a retake; ordering (someone) to redo something
picture; drawing; painting; image (TV, film, etc.); picture; footage
double tooth; protruding tooth (like a fang); high canine
genius; prodigy; natural gift
here and there; this way and that way; everywhere; all over
questionnaire; survey; poll
after this; from now on; hereafter; thereafter; since (then); after
pleased to make your acquaintance
hiragana; cursive Japanese syllabary used primarily for native Japanese words (esp. function words, inflections, etc.)