(in a) long time; long time (ago); while (ago); long ago; long while (ago); (in a) long while
seeming; giving the appearance of; giving one the feeling of
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time; it's been a long time; long time no see
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.)
elegant; graceful; refined; leisurely; comfortable; easy
manner; demeanour; demeanor; bearing
speech; expression; wording; language
to look (sound, behave) grown-up; to be adult-like; to mature
place; spot; field; discipline; occasion; situation; scene (of a play, movie, etc.)
almost; nearly; for the most part; roughly; approximately; about
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
remind me; I forget; was it?; was that what happened?
indifferent; half-hearted; dispirited; listless
to pile up; to accumulate; to estimate
on the way; en route; in the middle of; midway; halfway
storey; story; stairs; stage (in chronostratigraphy); counter for storeys and floors of a building
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
to destroy; to demolish; to disturb; to put into disorder; to relax (one's pose); to make oneself at ease; to break (a bill)
to twine; to get tangled; to be involved (e.g. of money in a matter); to get involved (in); to pick a quarrel (with); to find fault (with)
to talk; to speak; to tell; to explain; to speak (a language)
katsura (Cercidiphyllum japonicum); Japanese Judas tree
root (of a plant); root (of a tooth, hair, etc.); center (of a pimple, etc.); root (of all evil, etc.); source; one's true nature
black; black stone; guilt; guilty person
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that ...
being preoccupied with; being obsessed; only thinking of; having only ... on one's mind
probably; (most) likely; in all likelihood; I suspect; I dare say; I'm afraid
win; victory; beautiful scenery; scenic spot; counter for wins
conviction; belief; confidence
wise person; virtuous person; sage; unrefined sake
strategic vision; strategic acumen
taciturn; reticent; quiet; silent; untalkative
truth; reality; proper; right; genuine; authentic
(real) ability; true strength; merit; arms; force
combat power; fighting strength
judgment; judgement; discernment
regarding ...; concerning ...; about ...; on ...; with respect to ...; in regard to ...
futility; waste; uselessness; pointlessness; idleness