since some time ago; for quite a while; already
decomposition; putrefaction; putrescence; corruption; degeneracy; decay
to make clear; to clarify; to disclose; to make public
reform; reformation; reorganization
laying the groundwork; behind-the-scenes maneuvering; consensus-building process; digging around the roots of a tree (before transplanting)
prison; jail; gaol; firm; solid; strong
escaping from prison; jailbreak
collaborator; cooperator; coworker; ally
muzzling (a person); preventing (a person) from revealing something; silencing (a person); murdering (a person) to prevent them from revealing something
throwaway; disposable; single-use
to get encouraged; to become heightened in spirits; to recover one's strength
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
relationship; relation; terms (good, friendly, etc.)
leaping; activity; leapfrog (over a problem); making a leap (e.g. in logic); making great strides; making rapid progress
execution (e.g. of a plan); carrying out; practice; action; implementation; fulfillment
to marry (of a woman); to become a bride; to marry into (a family)
to succeed (a person, to a position, etc.); to inherit; to patch (clothes); to mend; to add (e.g. charcoal to the fire); to replenish with
writing brush; paintbrush; writing with a brush; drawing with a brush; writing (composing text); the written word
to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee
heir; successor; family estate; family fortune; headship of a family
younger brother; little brother; brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); (arch.) pupil; (arch.) apprentice
to see through; to see the true nature of something
to have tears in one's eyes; to be moved to tears
to throw out one's chest; to be puffed up with pride
to name; to call; to christen; to term
(growing) quickly (esp. children, plants); (developing) quickly; fast; rapidly
ball (for sport, games, etc.); kemari; type of football played by courtiers in ancient Japan
to offer; to propose; to suggest; to put forward; to request; to ask (for)
next (e.g. "next April"); forthcoming; coming; to come; to arrive; to be due to