since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
image (in one's mind); impression; (computer) image; depiction (e.g. of a product); rendition
it cannot be that ...; it is highly unlikely that ...; it is impossible that ...
perception; intuition; the sixth sense
to be clear (of a sight, sound, colour, etc.); to be bright; to be clear-headed; to be alert; to look upbeat; to be perky; to master (a skill)
to run into; to rush into; to (run and) seek refuge in; to take shelter in
softly; mildly; gently; politely
to wither; to wilt; to droop; to be dejected; to be disheartened; to be depressed
to be dispirited; to be dejected; to be disheartened; to lose heart
whatever happens; no matter what; under any circumstances; in any case; at all costs; at any price
Japanese style; light wind; moderate breeze
key; mode (in gagaku); time; tempo; meter (of a poem); metre; style
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
for example; for instance; e.g.
in drops; dripping; gently (sloping); sluggishly; endlessly; leisurely
to blow out; to spout out
riddled with holes; full of holes; full of flaws; full of loopholes; faulty
tea drinking; teahouse; tearoom; coffee lounge
colored thing (clothing, fabric, paper, etc.) (coloured); variety shows
thinking; thought; idea; notion; intention; plan
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
actually; really; truly; in practice; practically
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something
to grant (request, wish); to answer (prayer); to make come true (e.g. a dream); to realize; to fulfill
to leave (behind); to leave (undone); to not finish; to save; to set aside; to leave (to someone, esp. after one's death)
one part; one portion; one section; one copy (of a book); (one) complete set (of books)
space; room; space (between letters, words, etc.); space (piece of type); (outer) space
negotiations; bargaining; discussions; connection; relationship; relations
exquisite; superb; perfect; miraculous
arrangement (of resources); deployment; stationing; posting; disposition; configuration
two-tone coloring; two-tone colouring
short skirt for playing tennis, etc.; skort; shorts with an attached skirt-like flap
to branch; to fork; to separate; to split; to disperse; to scatter
ankle; malleolus; ankle bone
having no choice but to ...; all one can do is ...; there's nothing to do except ...; having nothing but ...; there is only ...; having only ...
vivid (memory, description, etc.); fresh; graphic; fresh (blood, scar, etc.); still new; recent
standard; set; routine; decided
to draw back; to sink; to be set back (e.g. from a road); to withdraw (e.g. from the public eye); to retire to (somewhere)
cheap-looking; tawdry; insignificant
to tear; to rip up; to cut up; to cleave; to forcibly separate (e.g. two lovers); (arch.) to have a tattoo in the corner of one's eye