space (between); gap; period of time (during, while); duration; between (two parties or things); among (a group); relations (between)
heavy; weighty; heavy (feeling, atmosphere, etc.); serious; gloomy
to guess; to sense; to presume; to sympathize with; to sympathise with
to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.); to avert; to displease; to annoy; to miss (the target, ball, etc.)
stepping back; drawing back
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time; it's been a long time; long time no see
to compare; to make a comparison (between); to compete (on); to measure (one's strength, ability, etc. against another's)
feeling (much) obliged; being (very) grateful; feeling sorry (for troubling someone); feeling ashamed (e.g. of an error); (arch.) shrinking back in fear
on a routine basis; regularly; habitually
to hang one's head; to look down; to cast one's eyes downward
bent back; hunchback; stoop
sensation; feeling; tendency; propensity
posture; pose; position; attitude; approach; stance
deterioration; getting worse; worsening; aggravation; degeneration; corruption
partner (esp. in manzai); companion; partner for the night (e.g. at a brothel)
decision; settlement; confirmation; establishment
anyone; anybody; everyone; everybody; whoever
remainder; remnant; the rest; what is left; balance; leftovers
quick; speedy; prompt; rapid; swift
pull; patronage; tug; room to move the camera back; drawing back; pulling back
reopening; resumption; restarting
applicant; candidate; person interested in doing something; person wanting to do something; interested party; volunteer
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
(physical) form; shape; visage; (facial) features; form (as opposed to substance); manner (of action); (resultant) state
probably; (most) likely; in all likelihood; I suspect; I dare say; I'm afraid
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
finally; at last; barely; narrowly; gradually; little by little
leaving school (at the end of the day); getting out of school; coming home from school
preparations for returning (home)
to decrease (in size or number); to diminish; to abate
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
plentifully; amply; loosely; with room to spare; a good (e.g. two weeks, ten kilometres); a full
readiness; (mental) preparedness; resolution; determination; resignation (to one's fate)
scary; frightening; eerie; dreadful
to associate with; to keep company with; to go out with; to go along with; to follow someone's lead; to accompany someone
physical strength; power; stamina; strength (of a business, economy, etc.)
with; by; because of; on account of; on (a day, date); at (a time); adds emphasis to preceding word
fullness; completeness; enhancement; improvement; replenishment; repletion
I don't care; fine, whatever; that's okay; sure, go ahead
to go to meet (someone); to go to pick up
to accompany; to go hand in hand with; to be consequent upon; to be accompanied by; to bring with; to take with
occasion; time; circumstances; (in) case (of); when