really; very; extremely; (not) anything; (not) at all; (not) a bit
indescribable; inexpressible; unspeakable; indefinable; nobody can tell
individual differences; personal equation
several weeks; a few weeks
after that; afterwards; thereafter
everything; anything; nothing
though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless
rate; ratio; proportion; percentage
key; lock; key (to a problem); clue
if it is the case that ...
twice; again; second time
to become frightened; to be frightened (of); to be scared (of)
retrogression; reversal; relapse; doubling back; backtracking
to frown (on); to be grim-faced; to look sullen
previous time; last time; previous installment; previous instalment; previous session
by the way; incidentally; sometimes; occasionally; precisely (at that time); exactly
dependent on luck; matter of luck
concrete; definite; specific; material; substantial
index; indices; indicator
it's no joke; gimme a break!
astonished; shocked; amazed; astounded; aghast
recommendation; advice; suggestion; encouragement
to be (animate); to be; to be ..ing; to (have the audacity to) do
big; large; drastic; full-width cloth (approx. 72 cm wide for traditional Japanese clothing; approx. 140 cm wide for Western clothing)
effect; effectiveness; efficacy; effects (e.g. sound effects, visual effects, special effects)
answer; reply; response; answer; solution; result
final; eventual; ultimate
to make a decision; to draw a conclusion; to give a judgement; to hand down a verdict; to let go down; to lower; to do oneself
to summon courage; to be brave
to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
decision; determination; resolution
to feel (as if); to have a feeling (that); to have a hunch (that); to feel like doing; to want to do
zeal; enthusiasm; ardor; ardour
hazardous materials; dangerous goods; explosives; combustibles
infection; contagion; becoming infected
café; cafe; coffeehouse; hostess bar (serving western alcoholic beverages; Taisho and Showa period)
to rub; to pat; to stroke; to massage
tone of voice; mimicry; imitative voice
surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency