to appear; to come in sight; to become visible; to be expressed (e.g. emotions); to become apparent (e.g. trends, effects)
letter (of an alphabet); character; writing
to draw; to paint; to depict; to describe; to picture in one's mind; to imagine
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
to end; to come to an end; to finish; to complete; to finish doing; to be past its (one's) prime
easily (reach, exceed, etc.); comfortably; amply; fully; well over
to become pale; to turn pale
(on a) closer look; closer scrutiny; second look
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
right beside; close to; nearby
funny; amusing; strange; odd; wrong; unsuitable
to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint
to read; to recite (e.g. a sutra); to chant; to predict; to guess; to pronounce; to read (e.g. a kanji)
king; ruler; tycoon; magnate; king (of the senior player)
surroundings; environs; circumference
stimulation (e.g. of an economy); revitalization (e.g. of a town); rejuvenation; activation
growth; development; growing up; growth (of a company, the economy, etc.)
quality (of a product or a service)
together; jointly; at the same time; with; both
elevation; rise; improvement; advancement; progress
abundant; plentiful; rich; wealthy; open (mind); relaxed
water (esp. cool or cold); fluid (esp. in an animal tissue); liquid; flood; floodwaters; water offered to wrestlers just prior to a bout
Dragon King; promoted rook
to rise to the surface; to come to the front; to emerge (e.g. from obscurity); to stand out (e.g. against a dark background)
carefully; closely; very; extremely; have no choice; cannot be helped
the reverse (side); back (side); other side; hidden side; behind the scenes
legend; folklore; tradition
(school) grade; year; class; grade; kyu (junior rank in martial arts, go, shogi, etc.)
until now; till now; up to now; up to the present; so far
case; occasion; situation; circumstances
normal; ordinary; normally; ordinarily; local train; train that stops at every station
expectation; anticipation; hope; promising; rising; up-and-coming
handmade; handcrafted; homemade; homegrown
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity
to paint; to spread; to plaster; to apply (cream, lotion); to smear; to lacquer
to pour into; to wash down (food); to insert (e.g. into a data stream); to integrate
prior; beforehand; in advance; before the fact; ex ante