space; interval; space character; whitespace
three; three years of age
centre; center; middle; capital; seat of government
to stand; to rise; to find oneself (e.g. in a difficult position); to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)
rope; cord; policeman's rope
with a clatter; with a rattle; empty; bare; raspy (voice); gravelly; with a gargle
to ring; to sound; to be popular; to be esteemed; to state; to insist
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward; gift
to purify; to cleanse; to exorcise; to purge; to ward off
to begin; to start; to happen (again); to begin (anew); to date (from); to originate (in)
standard item; usual thing; (a) classic; basic item (with stable demand); staple goods
to leave behind; to put off; to postpone
(abstract) symbol; emblem; representation
patron god; tutelar deity; guardian deity; local deity
chief; main; principal; important
Susanoo-no-Mikoto (deity, younger brother to Amaterasu)
popularity; public favor; condition (e.g. market); tone; character
God; god; ace; king; superior person
hearty; tremendous; magnificent; glorious; splendid; heroic
to have a talk; to tell a story
sparse; thin; scattered; straggling; sporadic
sum; harmony; peace; Japan; Japanese-style
being dotted with; being scattered
to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee
along the road (e.g. following its curves without turning off at any intersection); along the street
to turn left; to turn to the left
suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly
almost; roughly; approximately
before one's eyes; in front of one; under one's nose; immediate; imminent; around the corner
abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning
to advance; to go forward; to precede; to go ahead (of); to make progress; to improve; to deepen
magic; Magic Marker; felt-tip pen; magic number
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)
so far; up to now; hitherto; that's enough (for today); it ends here
to bend; to curve; to turn; to be awry; to be askew
scene; spectacle; sight; view
grabbing hold; eagle grip; tight hold
course; route; course (of study); program; lane (in running, swimming, etc.); course (of action); policy
recommendation; advice; suggestion; encouragement