to become like a different person; to have a change in personality
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
candid advice; frank advice; honest opinion; exhortation; harsh but honest advice
to keep one's mouth shut; to refuse to talk
next (e.g. "next April"); forthcoming; coming; to come; to arrive; to be due to
if there is a chance; if possible; if circumstances permit; if things go well; if luck is on my side
cold; frigid; bracing; dignified
screw; key (of a clock, watch, etc.); spring (of a clock, watch, etc.)
simply; merely; only; solely
abduction; kidnapping; kidnaping
reverence for the emperor; advocate of imperial rule
absurd; unreasonable; extreme; senseless; disorderly; chaotic
to let go by; to let pass; to overlook; to miss
meeting; assembly; association; conjunction
sailing; marching; going out; dispatch
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
gotcha; alrighty; got it; OK
to be itching to put one's skills to use
various; varied; diverse; all sorts of
acknowledgement; acknowledgment; understanding (e.g. "please be understanding of the mess during our renovation"); noting; acceptance
feelings; thoughts; meaning
missing (of a person); lost; unaccounted for; whereabouts unknown
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
noisy; boisterous; turbulent (era, etc.); troubled
whereabouts; place; location; place where one belongs; where one fits in; place where one can be oneself
speaking voice; talking voice
to be sufficient; to be enough; to be worth doing; to be worthy of; to do (the job); to serve
ten; 10; ten years of age
20 years old; (arch.) twenty
stomach ache; abdominal pain
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
to fall fast asleep; to be confined to one's bed; to be laid up
the number of people; many people; a large number of people; (counted as an) adult
Shikoku (smallest of the four main islands of Japan)
duty; function; office; mission; task
ideal; perfect; most suitable; just right