to begin a trip; to depart; to embark; to die; to pass away; to depart this life
to be brought forward (e.g. by three hours); to be moved up; to be hasty; to be rash; to quicken; to speed up
disappointed; dejected; disheartened; indignant; angry
ridge (of roof); back of a sword; counter for buildings, apartments, etc.
culture; civilization; civilisation; Bunka era (1804.2.11-1818.4.22)
literary club (e.g. at school); literary section (e.g. newspaper)
to exchange glances; to look at each other; to postpone; to put off; to contrast; to compare
antecedents; ancestor; previous position; previous existence; predecessor organization; predecessor organisation
favorable treatment; favourable treatment; hospitality; warm reception; good treatment; hearty welcome
protection; advocacy; support; to protect (e.g. rights, etc.); to advocate (e.g. free trade, etc.); to support
as a matter of fact; to tell the truth
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
criticism; blame; censure; attack; reproach
stuffing; packing; end (esp. the foot of a bridge); lowest-ranking guest at tea ceremony; tea master; endgame (esp. in shogi or used figuratively); sweet eel sauce
severe; harsh; stringent; rigorous; strict; unfair
being argued into silence; being left speechless
film studies; cinema studies
large; large-sized; large-scale; big
film studies; cinema studies
trend of the times; way things are going
head (chief, director) of a section or department; head of a (school) club; head of a (school) team
hill; height; knoll; rising ground
biography of a brave fighter; heroic saga; chivalric romance; tale of one's heroism; episode of bravery; acts of violence
award for distinguished service
peephole (e.g. in a door); observation window; viewing window
lifesaver; person who saved one's life
to assume the air of ...; to behave like ...; to put on airs; to be self-important
roughly; approximately; round about; cursorily; briefly; quickly
pure white; blank (e.g. mind, paper)
small; small-sized; small-scale; miniature
platform; podium; (ceremonial) mound; world (of haiku, art, etc.); (literary) circles; (arch.) mandala
establishment; institution; installation (of a machine or equipment)
standing in a row; forming a line; alignment
yo!; hello there!; wow!; oh!; yah! (yell)
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?