to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to have a good command of (a language); to play proficiently (of a musical instrument); to work (a puppet); to pull the strings of a puppet
another world (esp. in fiction); otherworld; parallel universe; different-dimension world; isekai
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
general idea; concept; notion
national language; Japanese language (often as a school subject in Japan); native Japanese words (as opposed to loanwords)
to apply (a rule); to be applicable; to come under (a category); to fulfill; to hold true
educational system; school system
finally; at last; barely; narrowly; gradually; little by little
near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly
to put on (one's head); to wear; to be covered with (dust, snow, etc.); to pour (water, etc.) on oneself; to bear (e.g. someone's debts, faults, etc.); to take (blame); to overlap (e.g. sound or color)
coincidence; chance; by chance; unexpectedly; contingency
the way in which something came about; origin; structure; organization; the way something is constructed
ramification; branching off
or; either ... or; maybe; perhaps; some ... and others ...; sometimes ... and at other times ...
center; centre; middle; -centered; -centred; -focused
long (distance, length); long (time); protracted; prolonged
unity; consolidation; uniformity; unification; compatible
to be packed (with); to be full (space, schedule, etc.); to be blocked (road, pipe, nose, etc.); to be clogged; to shorten (width, interval, etc.); to shrink (shirt, word form, etc.); to be at a loss
sweet-smelling; fragrant; aromatic; good (reputation, condition, results, etc.); favorable
to think about; to send one's heart out to; to give more than a passing thought to; to think of something far away; to think nostalgically upon (esp. one's hometown)
casual; unconcerned; nonchalant
to have something (likely) come to mind; to be reminded of something; to understand a point
bitter smile; wry smile; strained laugh; sarcastic laugh
honor; honour; credit; prestige
that; the matter in question
not feeling like doing ...; having no mind to ...; being in no mood for ...; having no intention of ...
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
to fish; to angle; to catch; to lure in; to tempt; to attract
far away; distant place; long ago; far back; by far
wish; desire; hope; prospect; expectation; (one's) hopes
sailing; marching; going out; dispatch
proof; testimony; demonstration; verification; certification
battle; fight; war; struggle; conflict
tension; mental strain; nervousness
expression; look; countenance; face
belonging to (a group, organization, etc.); affiliation (with); being attached to; being under the control of
charge; rush; dash; assault; attack
squad leader; divisional officer
echo; reverberation; spirit of a tree; tree spirit
to erase; to drown out (e.g. a voice); to make disappear