now that; since; so long as; because
far away; far off; far; long ago; long before
to cross over; to cross; to pass through; to exceed; to surpass; to be more (than)
series; chain; two reams (i.e. 1000 sheets of paper); verse; stanza
by any chance; (should) it happen (that); by some chance
studying for a test (esp. school or university entrance examinations)
sympathy; compassion; pity
at hand; on hand; way of moving one's arms; skill; money at hand; pocket money
to fall in love; to be in love; to be charmed with; to lose one's heart to
enclosing (e.g. with a letter)
permanent; everlasting; lasting; very long; many years of
wafer cake filled with bean jam; (in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of
details (of an incident, event, etc.); whole story; course of events; facts; circumstances; particulars
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
because of; on account of; regarding; per; apiece
within; inside of; less than
superior airs; air of importance; overemphasis
separate; special; another; separately
to disclose; to divulge; to expose; to open (a grave); to dig out
effectiveness; efficacy; efficaciousness
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
a few minutes later; after a few minutes
every corner; every nook and cranny; all the ins and outs
unnecessary; not needed; not necessary
brat; kid; urchin; preta; hungry ghost
positive; assertive; active; proactive; aggressive
to set aside; to keep in reserve; to hold on to
see you later; goodbye; sincerely
work (e.g. book, film, composition, etc.); opus; performance; production
Heisei era (1989.1.8-2019.4.30)
new; neo-; newness; novelty; Gregorian calendar; Xin dynasty (China, 9-23 CE)
tide; current; sea water; opportunity; chance; thin soup of fish or shellfish boiled in seawater
company; association; regional Chinese god of the earth (or a village built in its honour); counter for companies, shrines, etc.
November; eleventh month of the lunar calendar
library; book collection; paperback book
ebook; e-book; electronic book; digital book