secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
dear (old); fondly remembered; beloved; missed; nostalgic
ancestor; forefather; foremother
to open one's mouth (to talk); to (start to) tell
nice to meet you; I'm glad to make your acquaintance; how do you do?
it's been a long time; long time no see
at a disadvantage; in an unfavourable position; having poor prospects; standing little chance
to stab; to stick; to pierce; to thrust
to wear (formal clothing) in a casual fashion
expression of appreciation (for someone's efforts); thanks
to be absent; to take a day off; to rest; to have a break; to go to bed; to (lie down to) sleep
rest; break; recess; intermission
farce; charade; person who serves tea; short and humorous improvised sketch (originating from Edo-era kabuki)
to speak ill of; to disparage
planning; plan; project; arrangements
favorable reception; good reputation; popularity
to win; to gain; to earn; to spread (one's name, etc.)
readiness; (mental) preparedness; resolution; determination; resignation (to one's fate)
arrangements; plan; programme; program; preparations
to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to adjust; to regulate (e.g. rhythm, tune, one's breathing)
work; labor; achievement; performance; salary; income
to be rested; to feel at ease; to repose; to be relieved
thanks (for coming, helping, etc.); good work; see you; goodbye; tiredness; fatigue
proposal; offer; request; application
to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than
democratization; democratisation
unheard-of; unprecedented; unparalleled in history (unparallelled); record-breaking
completely; absolutely; (not) at all; (not) a bit; earnestly; intently
OK; okay; fine (without); not needed; unnecessary
appeal (e.g. for peace); plea; appeal (of something); attractiveness; appeal (to the referee); emphasizing
entreaty; appeal; petition
good-for-nothing; useless; worthless
to congratulate; to celebrate
never mind that; don't worry about that; listen up
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something
serious look (on one's face); straight face
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal