the other day; lately; recently
to be unable to let pass unnoticed; to be unable to be indifferent; to be unable to just watch (without doing anything)
to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
tree; shrub; bush; wood; timber
to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to be promoted; to add up to
threat; intimidation; menace
dangerous; risky; in danger; in jeopardy; uncertain; unreliable
left side; left-hand side
playing; play (margin between on and off, gap before pressing button or lever has an effect)
inner canthus; inner corner of the eye
to make an appearance; to show up
one building (hall, temple, shrine, room); same room; same place; same building
to become excited; to grow lively
siblings; brothers and sisters; brothers; siblings-in-law; brothers-in-law; mate
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
to give directions; to issue instructions
kapow; bang; bulging; filled to bursting; prostitute (catering to Occupation soldiers in Japan after WWII)
each time it happens; at all such times
difference in grades (e.g. in go, shoji, etc.); difference in level (e.g. road, footpath); ramp; steps
to trip (over); to stumble; to fail; to suffer a setback
at once; right away; promptly; on the spur of the moment
to connect; to link together; to tie; to fasten; to maintain; to preserve
to collapse into; to flop onto
no matter how much time passes
far away; far off; nowhere near; far cry
to put back up; to stand back up; to restore (to former strength); to revive (e.g. the economy); to make again (a plan, policy, etc.); to reformulate
enough; sufficient; sufficiently; fully; division into ten
two (long cylindrical things)
with a tap; with a knock; smoothly (proceed); without a hitch; even; equal
to pause; to have a short intermission