uneven distribution; unfair distribution; maldistribution
contrary to expectations; or so we thought, but ...
leaping; activity; leapfrog (over a problem); making a leap (e.g. in logic); making great strides; making rapid progress
to accompany; to follow; to keep up with
to be in a hurry; to be impatient; to be anxious (to do); to get a fright; to panic; to get flustered
to obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to follow (a person); to accompany; to go alongside (e.g. a river); to follow (e.g. a sign)
extension; elongation; prolongation; Enchō era (923.4.11-931.4.26)
to get close; to cuddle close together; to nestle close to; to snuggle up to
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
long (time); longstanding; for a long time
frequently; repeatedly; eagerly; keenly; hard; terribly
as a matter of fact; to tell the truth
coincident with; while; simultaneously
revelation; manifestation; appearance; expression (e.g. in molecular biology; protein expression or gene expression)
chance; start; cue; excuse; motive; impetus
to shorten; to narrow; to close; to shrink
not necessarily; not entirely; not altogether
to remind (someone of something); to call attention to; to make sure of; to emphasize; to emphasise
with a flap; with a snap; with a thud; with a crash; with a swish; with a rustle
to flutter (in the wind); to wave; to turn over; to flip over; to suddenly change (attitude, opinion, etc.); to suddenly switch
stage assistant dressed in black (in kabuki); stagehand; prompter; behind-the-scenes supporter; string-puller
to fall on one's backside
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
dangerous; unsettled; troubled; disturbed; insecure
quarrel; fight; trouble; dispute; friction; discord
to draw (water); to ladle; to pour (into a cup); to drink (together); to consider (feelings, the situation, etc.); to sympathize with
in accordance with; according to
to sit down (and refuse to move); to sit-in (in protest)
to omit; to leave out; to exclude; to curtail; to save; to cut down
frank; candid; straightforward; openhearted; direct; outspoken
whole year; all year round; always; all the time; during an era; middle class (of a nursery school, etc.)
rule; regulation; settlement; conclusion; habit; custom
(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
to apologize; to apologise
to make an appearance; to show up
to rescue from; to help out of; to save
efforts; exertion; endeavour; assistance; services
conclusion; decision; end; settlement
to turn over; to turn around; to change (one's mind); to reverse (one's decision); to fly (flag, etc.); to wave (skirt, cape, etc.)
which (of three or more); well; now; c'mon
to become frightened; to be frightened (of); to be scared (of)