key; lock; key (to a problem); clue
clanging; empty; deserted
inside (a refrigerator, warehouse, etc.)
one copy (of a book, magazine, etc.); one volume
writing paper; stationery; notepaper
slightly; lightly; thinly; faintly; dimly
character (esp. kanji); letter; handwriting; penmanship; the ... word (e.g. "the L word" = "love")
congratulations!; well done!; best wishes!; all the best!
to write down; to note; to jot down; to remember
growth; development; growing up; growth (of a company, the economy, etc.)
disadvantage; handicap; drawback; inadvisability; inexpediency; loss
to become clear; to be made public
to delay; to postpone; to put off; to slow down; to hold up; to retard
painful; being sorry; feeling sorry
one day; (on) a certain day
life; life force; lifetime; lifespan; most important thing; foundation
regret; chagrin; mortification; freedom from obstructive thoughts
to project; to reflect; to cast (shadow)
to consider carefully; to deliberate thoroughly; to think over
to set aside; to keep in reserve; to hold on to
to carry (something) under cover; to carry concealed
to take home; to carry home; to bring back home; to take out (e.g. food)
proximity; nearness; soon; nearby
meanwhile; in the meantime
is something wrong?; what's wrong?; what's the matter?; slightest; mere; trivial
suspicious behavior; acting suspiciously
to take pride in; to pride oneself; to be proud of
to serve; to work for; to attend
at this stage; at this point; now (contrasting with the past)
to behave like a spoiled child; to fawn on; to take advantage of; to presume upon (e.g. another's benevolence); to depend on
development; exploitation
to disagree; to dispute; to fight (over)
to smash; to crush; to shut down; to put out of business; to wreck; to break; to butcher
much less; to say nothing of
guarantee; security; assurance; pledge; warranty