clearly; distinctly; vividly
change; alteration; difference; distinction; something wrong; abnormality
half-cooked; vague; halfhearted; indecisive
end; close; conclusion; termination
to have been decided (so) that; to have been arranged (so) that
big; large; drastic; full-width cloth (approx. 72 cm wide for traditional Japanese clothing; approx. 140 cm wide for Western clothing)
pessimism; (taking a) gloomy view; discouragement; despondency; despair; disappointment
to sleep; to die; to rest (in peace); to lie idle (e.g. of resources); to lie unused; (arch.) to close one's eyes
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
to fit; to get into; to be fit for (a job, etc.); to be suited for; to fall into; to plunge into
thoroughly; completely; severely; harshly; (arch.) scattered; (arch.) disconnected
to sever; to cut off; to suppress; to eradicate; to abstain (from); to give up
to start; to begin; to challenge; to pick (a fight); to set (traps); to plant (explosives)
any more; anymore; any further; any better; any longer
sensitive; alert; aware; susceptible
speaking by proxy; speaking for (someone else); payment by proxy; compensation by proxy; acting for (someone else); carrying out (on someone's behalf)
straight; straightforward; direct; straight (wins, sets, etc.); straight (liquor); neat; entering university right after graduating high school
to sink; to go under; to go down (e.g. sun); to set; to feel depressed; to become subdued
the other day; lately; recently
foolish; idiotic; stupid; ridiculous; absurd
secondary; of secondary importance
end; close; finish; end of play (in go)
to get encouraged; to become heightened in spirits; to recover one's strength
worst; worst-case (scenario)
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
the other day; a few days ago
stomach; Chinese "stomach" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
painful; sore; cringy; embarrassing
recognition; awareness; perception; understanding; knowledge; cognition
self-awareness; awareness (of one's position, abilities, duty, etc.); perceiving (something); taking in (a sensation); self-consciousness
riddle; puzzle; enigma; enigmatic; mysterious
indifferent; paying no attention; taking no notice
occupation; profession; job; vocation; career; trade
to have one's horizons broadened
bad condition; poor condition; disorder; failure; rupture; breakdown (e.g. of negotiations)
unmistakable; evident; obvious; certain; beyond doubt
life; existence; (one's) working life; career; life force; lifeblood