abrupt; sudden; unexpected
to start; to begin; to start up (a business, society, etc.); to open (e.g. a store); to start ...; to begin to ...
long (distance, length); long (time); protracted; prolonged
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
such; this sort of; like this
useless; no future in it; doesn't make sense; having no point
coping method; approach; how to deal with (problem, etc.)
(powers of) concentration; ability to concentrate
yes; indeed; ha!; what?; huh?; sigh
for a moment; for a minute; for a while; for some time; for the time being; for now
extended leave; long vacation
spare time; free time; time (e.g. time it takes to do something); time off; day off; quitting (one's job); firing someone
to just appear; to be half out; to be on the tip of one's tongue
to taste; to eat; to drink; to speak (of); to refer (to); to say
unhappiness; sorrow; misfortune; death (usu. of a relative); bereavement
double suicide; lovers' suicide
grand; magnificent; lavish; forceful; powerful; vigorous
to have no way of knowing; to be completely ignorant of
instruction; direction; briefing
request; favour (to ask); wish; please
information; experience; knowledge; observation
to spread; to propagate; to popularize; to broaden; to extend; to widen
senior (at work or school); superior; elder; older graduate; progenitor; old-timer
bribe; sweetener; douceur
threat; menace; coercion; terrorism
story of one's experience; recounting of one's experiences; narrative; testimonial
to talk about; to speak of; to recite; to chant; to indicate; to show
on good terms with; on cordial terms with; getting along well with; to make friends with; to be good friends with; to get along with
chattering; talk; idle talk; chatty; talkative; chatterbox
box; case; car (of a train, etc.); shamisen case; shamisen; public building; community building
young master; son of a high-ranking person
where; what place; how much (long, far); what extent
leading; guiding; commanding
to study (in depth); to learn; to take lessons in
to get up (from sitting); to stand up; to (finally) start to do something; to get off one's backside; to take action
to come alive; to get going; to start to move
making a swift decision; making immediate decisions and taking quick actions
cheerfully working; hasty
habit (often a bad habit, i.e. vice); tendency; peculiarity; idiosyncrasy; crease; wrinkle
footwork; mobility; flexibility; adaptability
light (e.g. aircraft, truck); light motor vehicle (up to 660cc and 64bhp); kei car
kitchen; galley; (Internet) troll
distance; journey; itinerary; path (e.g. to one's goal); way; process
guidance; leadership; leading the way