this sort of; this kind of; like this; such
time; years; days; the Moon and the Sun
to change (with the passage of time); to fade; to wane; to decline
this; last (couple of years, etc.); these; you (as in "you liar")
after (practically) no time; immediately after; just; having no time to
to disappear; to vanish; to go out (of a fire, light, etc.); to die; to fade (of a feeling, impression, etc.); to vanish (e.g. of hope); to go away (e.g. of a smell, itchiness, sleepiness)
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
slowly; quietly; steadily; soon; momentarily; before long
seal; to seal (e.g. a letter); to affix a seal; to seal up
certainly; of course; even if; no matter (who, what, when, where, why, how); without even; without so much as; at the (least, earliest, etc.)
oh my god!; oh my gosh!; you got me!; wow!
to get up; to rise; to wake up; to be awake; to occur (usu. of unfavourable incidents); to happen
measure; step; countermeasure; counterplan; countermove; strategy
thin rice porridge; watery cooked rice; rice gruel; congee
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to gratefully accept
serious; honest; sober; grave; earnest; steady
neighbourhood; neighborhood; vicinity
one's house; one's home; one's family
near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly
to mourn; to lament; to be sorry; to regret; to repent
meaning; significance; sense
lovely; wonderful; nice; great; fantastic; superb
light; well-lit; bright (of a colour); brightly-coloured; cheerful; bright; encouraging (for the future of a project, etc.)
light; illumination; ray; happiness; hope; influence
to be seen; to be in sight; to look; to seem; to come
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
to shed light; to cast light
particularly; especially; in particular; expressly
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
sidelong glance; short grain (paper)
corner; bend; segment (within a radio or TV program); session; area; department
to stop by; to drop in for a short visit
before oneself; in front of one; a bit before reaching (a location); this side (of a location); one's standpoint; one's appearance; skill
bookstore; bookshop; publisher; main building
beginning; outset; first; onset
to search for; to look for; to hunt for; to search (a house, pocket, etc.); to search through; to rummage in (e.g. a drawer)
hurriedly; in a hurry; in haste
(disposable) shopping bag; carrier bag
box; case; car (of a train, etc.); shamisen case; shamisen; public building; community building
to be transparent; to show through