to be ruined; to go under; to perish; to be destroyed
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
to think; to consider; to think (of doing); to plan (to do); to judge; to assess; to imagine
extent; degree; limit; bounds; (span of) time; (a) distance; the state of
it is ... that ...; precisely; although; while; it is precisely because ... that ...; only because ...
passing through (a tunnel, station, town, etc.); passing by (e.g. of a typhoon); passage (of a bill, e.g. through parliament); carriage; passing (an examination, inspection, etc.); clearing
contents; interior; substance; content; (sword) blade
play; recreation; play (theatre); performance; staging; praying
colour; color; complexion; skin colour; look (on one's face); expression; appearance
long (distance, length); long (time); protracted; prolonged
after that; afterwards; thereafter
original story; original version; this volume
how; in what way; how about
to change; to be transformed; to move to; to be different; to be uncommon
to understand; to comprehend; to become clear; to be known; I know!; I think so too!
after all; because; but; even; too; as well
whether or not (in phrases like "I don't know whether or not I can come")
uncharted territory; unknown waters; unfamiliar terrain
position (where one is standing); place where one stands; position; stance; standpoint
you said; he said; if ... then; do you seriously think that; I already told you; you should know by now that; the said ...
(move) slowly (e.g. walk); sluggishly; stolidly; ploddingly; heavily
to rise; to erect; to get up
to feel; to sense; to experience
while; during; while; although; all; both
side table; bedside table
mirror; looking-glass; barrel head; page added at the beginning of a document mentioning its purpose, date, author, etc.; mirror-shaped mochi
to take in one's hand; to pick up; to obtain
another time; again; over again; formally; especially; intentionally
to look at; to gaze at; to look out over; to get a view of; to look on (from the sidelines); to stand by and watch
as much as one can; as much as possible; if at all possible
to keep in mind; to bear in mind; to try; to aim to do; to endeavor; to endeavour
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
slant eyes; almond-shaped eyes; eyes that are turned up at the corners
apt to (do); liable to; predominantly; mostly; ... reaps the rewards; ... takes the prize
cat (esp. the domestic cat, Felis catus); shamisen; geisha; wheelbarrow; clay bed-warmer; bottom; submissive partner of a homosexual relationship
fully; luxuriantly; fluffy; plump; soft and full
dullness (esp. of the skin); lack of luster; dirt; soil; contamination
pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely