to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to be promoted; to add up to
Soviet Union; Union of Soviet Socialist Republics; USSR
second day of the month; two days
turning point; turnaround point (e.g. in a race); turning back point
long ago; a long time ago; already
to count on one's fingers; to count down the days (in anticipation); to look forward to
to step forward; to take a step forward
unit; denomination; credit (in school); in units of (e.g. "in thousands"); in amounts of
entrance; front door; entryway; entranceway; entry hall; vestibule
to walk in on; to tread upon
feeling of tension; air of tension; tension; nervousness
previous engagement; prior contract
guarantee; security; assurance; pledge; warranty
calm; serenity; tranquillity; tranquility
the first and second; a few
Sunday; day (of the month); counter for days; Japan
beforehand; in advance; previously
giving and receiving; transferring; transfer; changing hands
exceedingly; extremely; decisively
target group; target persons
to finger; to touch; to make changes to; to tinker with; to dabble in; to do as a hobby
swing; shake; appearance; behaviour; pretence (pretense); show; going to restaurant, hotel etc. without a reservation or introduction
minority group (party); minority
to be soaked in; to be flooded; to be submerged; to be immersed in (joy, memories, alcohol, etc.); to give oneself over to; to bask in
to be noticeable; to notice; to catch one's eye
early; soon; quickly; swiftly; rapidly
physical condition; state of health
rest; recess; vacation; holiday; dormancy (of a silkworm prior to moulting)
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
to respond; to satisfy; to accept; to comply with; to apply for
to a surprising degree; to a remarkable extent; surprisingly; astonishingly; amazingly; alarmingly
box; case; car (of a train, etc.); shamisen case; shamisen; public building; community building
no!; no no!; no, not at all
small amount; jot; nothing much; (to a) slight degree; wee bit
tray; family; household; O-Bon; Bon Festival; gambler's den
explosive; blasting powder