classification; categorization; sorting
now that; since; as long as; provided that
status; position; method; way; rule; regulation
not the time for; not the place for; far from; anything but; ... is out of the question; ... isn't the word for it
creative work (e.g. artistic, literary)
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
national crisis; national disaster
to climb over; to get over; to surmount; to overcome; to surpass; to overtake
offering (e.g. to the gods); votive offering
ceremony; rite; ritual; service
request; favour (to ask); wish; please
effect; effectiveness; efficacy; effects (e.g. sound effects, visual effects, special effects)
thin; pale; light; watery; thin; weak (taste, etc.); little (affection, etc.) not much (of a presence)
to watch steadily; to stare
any more; any further; any better; any longer
these guys; these fellows
to erase; to delete; to turn off (power); to switch off; to extinguish; to put out
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
to recall; to remember; to recollect
hm; um; huh?; what?; nuh-uh; no
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
(following a verb) to be sure to; to do (something) so that ...; to make sure to; to try to
to ask a question; to ask questions
permission; approval; authorization; to permit; to authorize
and; thereupon; because of that
action of making something; -ification
puffing motion (when blowing, spitting, etc.); pouting (with displeasure)
process; procedure; sequence; protocol; instruction
story; tale; talk; discussion
door; gate; opening; title page
crevice; crack; spare moment; interval; chink (in one's armor, armour); unpreparedness
escape; flight; breakout; fleeing; desertion
favorite; favourite; pet (e.g. teacher's pet); bookmark (in web browser)
flight; desertion; escape
carriage; poise; bearing; demeanor; movement (of the body)
to run; to dash; to gallop (on horseback); to canter; (arch.) to advance (against one's enemy); (arch.) to charge (on horseback)
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon)
to chase; to run after; to pursue
little girl; maiden; young lady; (arch.) female between 17 and 20 years old (ritsuryo period)
everyone; anyone; no one; nobody
beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)
owner; proprietor; possessor (e.g. of talent, beauty, etc.)
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
young; youthful; immature; green; low (number); small