for a short while; for a brief period; soon; in a short while
at last; finally; barely; narrowly; just
potentiality; likelihood; possibility; availability
to realize; to realise; to hit upon something
book-cover design; picture on the cover of a book
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
ecstatically; spellbound; with rapt attention; abstractedly; absentmindedly; absorbedly
god; deity; incredible; fantastic; (arch.) Emperor (of Japan); (arch.) thunder
time; hour; occasion; case; chance; opportunity
there being no use in arguing (about it)
yes; indeed; ha!; what?; huh?; sigh
appearing drowsy or intoxicated (of eyes, actions, etc.)
affinity; feeling of closeness (with someone); feeling of kinship
to memorize; to memorise; to learn; to pick up; to feel; to think
your house; your home; your husband; your organization; you
end (e.g. of street); tip; beginning; start; odds and ends; scrap
(one's) exclusive use; private use; dedicated use; use for a particular purpose; exclusive use (of particular products); using only (e.g. a certain brand)
study; library; den; home office; reading room
the four cardinal directions; north, east, south and west; surroundings; many countries; the whole world; all around; here and there
wall; partition; barrier; obstacle; Chinese "Wall" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
bookshelves; bookshelf; bookcase
to surround; to encircle; to besiege; to lay siege to; to play (go, shogi, etc.)
one person; being alone; being by oneself; being single; being unmarried; by oneself
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
outward appearance; ostensible; public; official
horse riding; mounting a horse; mount; riding horse; saddle horse
illustration (e.g. book); picture
hobby; pastime; tastes; preference; liking
even; (if) only; just; besides; on top of that
to pass (the night); to spend; to reveal; to divulge; to prove; to verify
teacher; master; religious leader; specialist; (arch.) five-battalion brigade comprising 2500 men (Zhou-dynasty Chinese army)
to show understanding; to appreciate; to be positive about
concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every
to talk about; to speak of; to recite; to chant; to indicate; to show
suddenly; at once; considerably; very much; firmly; with an effort
this is not the time (for that); that's out of the question right now