to break off; to come to an end; to be interrupted; to be cut short; to pause
comical (story, song); comic; the comedy business (rakugo, manzai, etc.); something laughable
program (e.g. TV); programme
(sound of) laughter; laughing voice
to change completely; to switch (to); to shift (to another mode)
slowly; unhurriedly; easily (e.g. in time); well; well (e.g. sleep); comfortably
to stare at; to gaze at; to look hard at; to watch intently; to fix one's eyes on
to thrust before; to thrust at
figure; form; appearance; dress; state; condition
already; now; no longer; not any more
to hide; to be hidden; to conceal oneself; to disappear
even; if only; if just; as long as; the only thing needed
to illuminate; to shine a light on; to light up
light; illumination; ray; happiness; hope; influence
area; domain; territory; field; range; region
to cross over; to cross; to pass through; to exceed; to surpass; to be more (than)
IT revolution; information revolution
change; transformation; innovation; Reformation
plan; project; schedule; scheme; program; programme
to deceive; to falsify; to dodge; to beg the question (issue, difficulties); to varnish over; to gloss over
to twine around; to twist around; to coil around; to pester; to hassle
to tighten; to press hard
to cover; to hide; to conceal; to wrap; to disguise
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pile (of noodles, etc.); bullet
eh?; what?; yes; that's correct; (arch.) strengthens a question, assertion, etc.; (arch.) hey
to discuss; to talk together
lifeboat; friend in need; helping hand; timely help
to recognise; to recognize; to know by sight; to become acquainted with
duty; responsibility (incl. supervision of staff); liability; onus
offer; tender; providing; sponsoring (a TV program)
glance; look; glimpse; complete view; bird's-eye view
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
ago; since; before; previous
to carry; to transport; to come; to go; to wield (a tool, etc.); to use
fearfully; timidly; nervously; cautiously; gingerly
to ask a question; to begin to ask a question
to change; to alter; to reform; to correct; to examine; to check
sushi; anything made with vinegared rice (may also contain vegetables, spices, fish, or other delicacies)
old; aged; long; since long ago; of the distant past; long-ago
now that you say that; now that you mention it
consent; assent; agreement; understanding; comprehension; grasp
to get used to; to grow accustomed to; to become skilled in; to become experienced at; to become tame; to become domesticated