story; tale; narrative; account; fable; legend
to become possible; to become able to (do)
machine technology; mechanical technology
present age; present day; today; modern era; modern times
to supplement; to make up for; to compensate for; to cover (a shortage, loss, etc.); to fill (e.g. a vacancy)
in that case; (might not be what was expected or hoped for but) if that's the case
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
sensation; feeling; tendency; propensity
to notice; to recognize; to recognise; to become aware of; to perceive; to realize
fleeting (glimpse, glance, etc.)
entrance; entry; gate; approach; mouth
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); just like (someone)
energy; vigour; vigor; liveliness; spirit; life
to fill; to become full (of); to wax (of the moon); to rise (of the tide); to flow; to expire (of a period of time)
eyes sparkling; with shining eyes; for one's eyes to gleam
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
to surround; to encircle; to besiege; to lay siege to; to play (go, shogi, etc.)
before very long; soon; someday; of the previously mentioned; of that number; among them
to get; to earn; to understand; to comprehend; to receive something undesirable (e.g. a punishment); to get (ill)
wow!; oh!; yeah!; alright!; waah!; boohoo!
cute; adorable; dear; precious; innocent; childlike
this and that; this or that; one thing or another; this way and that
slightly (of an action); (looking) small and quiet
ornament; decorative object; object placed in a tokonoma; figurehead; leader without real power
wall; partition; barrier; obstacle; Chinese "Wall" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
picture; drawing; painting; image (TV, film, etc.); picture; footage
to fill in (field, entry, etc.); to fill out (form); to post a message (e.g. on a bulletin-board); to store; to write (data); to flash
at hand; on hand; way of moving one's arms; skill; money at hand; pocket money
choice; selection; pickup (phonograph); stylus bar; pickup truck; pickup
expenses; expenditure; outgoings; outlays; costs
luxury; extravagance; treat (i.e. at somebody's expense)
to deem acceptable; to approve of; to value; to consider a good thing
either way; in any case; one way or another
we are of equal status in this regard; we are in the same boat; the same to you; the feeling is mutual
relation; relationship; participation; involvement; influence; effect