I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
office (e.g. the Oval Office)
perhaps; possibly; by some chance; by some possibility
at once; immediately; right away; directly (face, lead to, etc.); automatically (mean, result in, etc.)
matter (to discuss); item (on the agenda); issue; (court) case
afterwards; at a later time; later on; after some time
being too late; losing one's final chance
to spoil; to ruin; to destroy; to make a mess of
disgraceful behavior; disgraceful behaviour; shameful sight
making noodles by hand; striking a deal; coming to an agreement; killing with bare hands
sensible; perceptive; quick to understand; understanding; sympathetic
physiological phenomenon; physiological response
by all means; no matter what; at any rate
pure heart; naivete; innocence
to become one tile away from completion; to be at one's wits' end; to be about to blow one's fuse
inexperienced person; incompetent person; ignoramus
inexperienced; incompetent; inept; incapable; careless
foolish; nonsensical; absurd; ridiculous; trifling
battle; fight; fighting; engagement; contest
escape from reality; escapism; ostrichism
since some time ago; for quite a while; already
little-known good place; good out-of-the-way place; well-kept secret place; hole-in-the-wall
while moving; on the move
the real pleasure (of something); the real thrill; flavour of ghee; (fig.) delicious taste; Buddha's gracious teachings
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
speed maniac; speed demon
roller coaster; big dipper
perfunctory; cursory; passing; chance (e.g. customer); transient; stray
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am
though one didn't intend (expect) to
license; permit; licence; certificate
member of the Diet; Diet member; member of parliament; MP
to picture; to come into one's mind; to remember
knot; tying; bundle; lumping; conclusion; ending
with energy (of parties and such); enthusiastically; going all out
signal; signalling; signaling; traffic light; traffic signal
entering a track (of a train); arrival of a train (at a platform); passing the post (horseracing); crossing the finish line
rushing to get on the train (bus, etc.) before the door closes
to reflect; to throw back light
detectable; noticeable; recognizable; observable