topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
alone; by oneself; on one's own
for (e.g. "she dances well for an eight-year old"); considering it's (something or someone)
impulsive; emotional; straightforward; hot-headed; quick-tempered
nature; natural; spontaneous; naturally; spontaneously
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
to understand; to make out
to cause someone to worry
because of; owing to; due to
painful; being sorry; feeling sorry
to be unreasonable; to whine; to act like a baby
to hide; to keep to oneself
matter; affair; counter for (received) emails, text messages, voicemail messages, etc.; counter for accounts (on a website, email service, etc.)
private; personal life; (one's) privacy
form; adjective; i-adjective (in Japanese)
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
on the surface; ostensibly; superficially; apparently
to whirl; to eddy; to swirl; to whirl around (of feelings, thoughts, etc.); to swirl around; to surge
to deceive; to cheat; to falsify; to misrepresent; to evade (a question, taxes, etc.); to dodge
absolutely; completely; utterly; really; simply; only
to dream (i.e. while asleep); to have a dream; to dream (of the future); to have a fleeting experience
memories; recollections; reminiscence
composition; piece of music; tune; melody; enjoyment; fun
if you don't mind; if you like; if you feel up for it; if you're interested
practice; training; drill; (an) exercise; workout
far; distant; distant (past); remote (in time); distant (relationship or kinship); having little to do (with someone); far (from something else in quality, degree, etc.)
station; office; guardroom
undisputed; entirely; perfect
to do completely; to do accidentally; to do without meaning to; to happen to do
indicates two contrasting actions; (arch.) indicates possessive (often found in place names and compound words)
incredible episode (e.g. of a TV show)
adds emphasis to the following verb or indicates that the action is done forcefully or violently
to be broken; to break; to break (down); to stop working; to fall through (of a plan, deal, etc.); to collapse
common sense; general knowledge; common knowledge
dangerous; in danger; facing imminent danger; precarious (situation); perilous (state, balance, etc.); in doubt
continuously; from beginning to end; from first to last
attitude; manner; behaviour; attitude (towards an issue, etc.); position; stance
uncomfortable feeling; feeling out of place; sense of discomfort; malaise; physical unease
friend; companion; acquaintance; friendship; companionship