to be aware of; to know; to notice; to feel; to understand; to comprehend; to remember
adapting oneself to the requirements of the moment; playing by ear; ad hoc approach
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
to fall behind; to lag behind; to lose (race, contest)
to have been decided (so) that; to have been arranged (so) that; to be the result (of); to be the outcome; to be the reason (for)
as (i.e. in the role of); for (i.e. from the viewpoint of); apart from... (used to change the topic); even (e.g. "not even a single person"); thinking that...; trying to...
to present; to offer; to dedicate
mostly; nearly; practically; well-nigh; almost invariably; all but
superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding
general idea; concept; notion
consideration; taking into account
no good; not serving its purpose; hopeless; wasted; cannot; must not
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
now; the present time; just now; another; more
sticking to (an opinion, theory, belief, etc.); clinging to; adherence; persistence; insistence
tactics; strategy; military operation; naval operation
flexibility; pliability; softness; elasticity
to chip; to nick; to break; to lack
but; however; even; however; no matter how; ... or something; either ... or ...
quality; value; nature; inherent quality; logical quality
to open the lid; to lift a lid; to open the lid (on); to make public; to start (something); to look at the results (consequences, outcome, effect)
actually; in fact; as a matter of fact
to understand; to comprehend; to become clear; to be known; I know!; I think so too!
to become clear (water, air, etc.); to become transparent; to resonate clearly (e.g. voice); to become serene; to become tranquil; to pronounce as an unvoiced sound
to greet; to call out (to); to invite; to get in touch (with); to cheer (on); to give vocal support (to)
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
than; from; out of; except; but; more
continuously in some state (for a long time, distance); throughout; much (better, etc.); by far; far away; long ago
presence (impressive quality)
to feel; to sense; to experience
to give (esp. to someone of lower status); to bestow; to provide; to afford; to assign; to cause
don't you think?; indicates question
golden; gold-colored; gold-coloured; honey-colour
to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on)
way of saying (something); way of putting it; wording; phrasing; language; expression
to stop (an activity); to cease; to discontinue; to cancel; to abandon; to give up
by no means; never!; something unexpected; emergency; (arch.) currently; (arch.) for the time being
straight-laced person; stubborn person
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
to call out (to); to call; to summon (a doctor, etc.); to invite; to designate; to name; to garner (support, etc.)