gap; space; break; interlude; chink (in one's armor, armour); chance
not only ... but also; in addition to; consequently
to enlist as a supporter; to win over to one's side; to gain as one's ally
time; season; period; phase; stage
to abandon; to give up on; to desert
to be convinced (that); to be under the impression (that); to make up one's mind; to set one's heart on; to be obsessed (with a thought, idea, etc.); to think about obsessively
wall; partition; barrier; obstacle; Chinese "Wall" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
estrangement; alienation; neglecting to stay in contact
persecution complex; paranoia
my; one's own; I ...; one ...
willful; wilful; selfish; carefree; do-as-you-please; freewheeling
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
to be seen from the point of view of an onlooker
love; affection; attachment; craving; agape; Ireland
marriage of convenience; marriage for political reasons
sample; specimen; pattern; model; example
even a little; any at all; if only a little; no matter how little
to be helpful; to be dependable; to stand by (someone)
forward; officious; impertinent; intrusive
one day; (on) a certain day
present (brought by a visitor); gift
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
elegance; grace; article; item; counter for items (of food, etc.); counter for dishes or courses (at a restaurant)
cake served with tea; teacake
memory; sense; experience
first of all; at once; right away; for now; for the time being
to open (a door, etc.); to unwrap (e.g. parcel, package); to open (for business, etc.); to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out
first meeting; first interview with
writing paper; stationery; notepaper
counter for flat objects (e.g. sheets of paper); (arch.) counter for positions or roles; (arch.) counter for food portions (now only gyōza and soba); counter for ranking level
to reach; to amount to; to be up to the task; to come up to; to compare with; to be a match (for)
cares; ill feeling; reserve
relief; mitigation; alleviation; relaxation (of restrictions, tensions, etc.); easing; softening
once; before; formerly; never yet; never before; first time
unhappiness; sorrow; misfortune; death (usu. of a relative); bereavement
self-satisfaction; (self-)complacency; smugness
class; heading; group; category