lately; recently; nowadays
neighborhood; vicinity; environs; approaching
hot topic; talk of the town
royal capital; imperial capital
east, west, south and north
four; four years of age; ten o'clock (old time system); Burakumin; cross grips
gate; branch of learning based on the teachings of a single master; division; phylum; counter for cannons
central part; heart (of a city)
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.)
to go by; to go past; to run (between; of a rail service, bus route, etc.); to operate (between); to go indoors; to go into a room; to penetrate
sign of life; human presence; humanity; humaneness
two times; twice; two degrees
old tale; folk tale; legend; reminiscence
long ago; once upon a time
thief; robber; burglar; bandit
to kill; to slay; to suppress; to block; to suppress (a voice, feelings, etc.); to hold back
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
lover; sweetheart; boyfriend; girlfriend
confectioner; confectionery; candy store
to buy; to purchase; to value; to have a high opinion; to stir; to provoke
insertion; letter drop; things sent to a prisoner; supply of provisions, refreshments, etc. to someone carrying out a task
to deliver; to forward; to send; to report; to notify; to file notice (to the authorities)
marriage ceremony; wedding; nuptials
third day of the month; three days
to die; to pass away; to lose spirit; to lose vigor; to cease; to stop
soul; spirit; departed soul; ghost
attaining Buddhahood; becoming a Buddha; entering Nirvana; going to heaven; resting in peace; dying (peacefully)
actually; really; truly; in practice; practically
existing (at the present moment); alright; acceptable; to be (usu. of inanimate objects); to have
in; on; at (place); as for; regarding
to put; to place; to leave (behind); to establish (an organization, a facility, a position, etc.); to set up; to appoint (someone to a certain position); to hire
kind; sort; type; equal; match; peer
detestable; abhorrent; loathsome
probably isn't (doesn't, won't, etc.); don't (doesn't) intend to; intend not to; must not; (when used in an imperative sentence) don't
to decide; to choose; to clinch (a victory); to decide (the outcome of a match); to persist in doing; to go through with; to always do
sponsor; promoter; impresario; organizer; organiser
local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while travelling; present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift