how long; how far; how much
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
since one was born; (in) all one's life
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
particle indicating that the speaker is trying to recall some information
tail and fins; embellishment (of a story, rumor, etc.); exaggeration
to jump; to leap; to break up; to close; to hit (e.g. to have a car hit something or someone)
the relation of master to servant
half the body; half length
really (seem, appear, etc.); truly; evidently; in that way
relation; relationship; participation; involvement; influence; effect
perhaps; possibly; maybe; if; in case; in the event that
difference in social standing; difference in social position
firmly; absolutely; flatly; by far; far and away; by a long shot
support; backing; endorsement; support; holding up; propping
personal; individual; private
emotion; feeling; feelings; sentiment
Committee of the National Diet
our country; our land; one's own country
profit; gains; benefit; advantage; grace (of God, Buddha, etc.) (esp. as attained through rightful actions, prayer, adherence to one's faith, etc.); blessing
excitement; stimulation; agitation; arousal
to admonish; to persuade; to warn; to remonstrate
to put a stop to; to put a hold on; to put the brakes on; to call a halt to; to block; to shelve
gem; jewel; precious stone
indeed; really; very; extremely; absolutely; certainly
upstart; nouveau riche; new money; piece promoted to gold general
place; spot; field; discipline; occasion; situation; scene (of a play, movie, etc.)
ugly; unattractive; unsightly; unseemly
resentment; grudge; malice; matter for regret; regret
for (e.g. "she dances well for an eight-year old"); considering it's (something or someone)
large number (of); many; majority
futures; credit (buying); stretching; total (preceding counter, unit, etc.); aggregate
real; realistic; serious; non-joking; realtime blog; real world (cf. online games or social networking services)
superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding