distinction; difference; separate; different; exception; exclusion
to think (about, of); to think over; to consider; to bear in mind; to think (that); to believe; to intend (to do)
surface; face; outside; exterior; appearances; superficiality
to collapse; to crumble; to get out of shape; to lose one's shape; to break down; to be thrown into disarray; to crash (stock market)
contents; interior; substance; content; (sword) blade
to take a peep at; to catch a glimpse of
eh?; what?; yes; that's correct; (arch.) strengthens a question, assertion, etc.; (arch.) hey
to feel (as if); to have a feeling (that); to have a hunch (that); to feel like doing; to want to do
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
to finish; to stop; to close (a business, etc.); to close down; to put away; to put back
meaningfully (smiling, grinning, etc.); suggestively; broadly; sneeringly
surely; undoubtedly; sternly; severely; having no slack; rigid
than; from; out of; except; but; more
observation; survey; watching
answer; reply; response; answer; solution; result
to ascertain; to check; to make sure
for; for the sake of; to one's advantage; because of; as a result of
to be noticeable; to notice; to catch one's eye
person; character; one's character; one's personality; able person; talented person
persistent; obstinate; tenacious; relentless; insistent; importunate
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
to spin; to make yarn; to spin (a tale); to assemble (e.g. words); to put together
very interesting; of great interest
purpose; goal; aim; objective; intention
and; and then; thus; and now; and finally
secret; clandestine; covert; spy (for a daimyo, shogun, etc.); secret agent
technical skill; ability; capacity
to excel at; to be proficient at; to grow old; to ripen; to rise high (e.g. the sun)
matter; thing; affair; circumstance
don't you think?; indicates question
incomplete understanding; doubt; question; distrust; suspicion; strangeness
movement; move; motion; trend; development; change
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
the following week; the next week
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to work out (e.g. business deal); to arrange (e.g. marriage)
to slip into; to crawl into (under); to conceal oneself (under); to sneak into; to infiltrate
infiltration; sneaking in; going undercover
to float; to be suspended; to rise to the surface; to appear; to come to mind; to have inspiration