some time ago; recently; lately; last (Sunday, etc.); previous
to obtain; to come into possession of; to get hold of; to get one's hands on
knowing how to swim with the tide; being good at dealing with things
sunny spot; exposure to the sun
to return; to come back; to turn over; to become extremely; to become completely
temporary; provisional; fictitious; assumed (name); hypothetical; theoretical
collection of short stories; collected short stories
hello; good day; good afternoon
for a long time; since long ago; always; already; far in advance (e.g. reservation)
thick; deep; kind; cordial; abundant
sorry; excuse me; thank you
laid-back; carefree; easygoing; thoughtless; happy-go-lucky
lightly and smoothly (of movements); swiftly; glidingly; (progressing) smoothly; (solving) easily
creator (of a work); author; writer; artist; composer; playwright
the same; the said; likewise
level; standard; level (plane); floor; spirit level; (surveyor's) level
volume (of book); reel (of film); scroll (of books or paintings); roll (paper, etc.)
material (for a story, article, etc.); information; joke; jest; proof; evidence; (magician's) trick
compilation (of a text); editing; volume (of a text); completed literary work
dull (e.g. a knife); blunt; thickheaded; obtuse; dull (sound, color, etc.); dim (light)
billow; surge; large wave
don't miss it; stay tuned; coming soon; look forward to it
happiness; blessedness; luck; luckily; fortunately
advance notice; previous note; preliminary announcement; trailer (film, TV); preview
yes; yeah; hum; hmmm; oof
leisurely; slowly; soon; shortly; here and there; scattered
please remember me; please help me; please treat me well; please do; please take care of
each time; always; often; thank you for your continued patronage
to be much obliged (to someone); to receive favor (favour); to be indebted; to be grateful
rough; casual (clothing); rough (of a golf course); rough sketch; rough draft
farewell; adieu; goodbye; so long
Mr; Mrs; clan; he; him; counter for people
class (of students); group (of people); party; lot; bunch; crime family; organized-crime syndicate
public performance; exhibition in a foreign country
fiscal year (usu. April 1 to March 31 in Japan); financial year; academic year; school year; product year
changing one's attitude; turning over a new leaf; getting a fresh start
to boil (something in hot water); to treat with medicinal steam (a swelling, etc.)
yen (Japanese monetary unit); circle
bowing one's head (in respect or worship); worship; respectfully yours
literary profession; writing