early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
in proportion to; just as much as
direct; immediate; personal; firsthand
regrettable; unfortunate; disappointing; vexing
at this juncture; after all this time; at this stage; now
another (person); the other person; one more (person)
participation (in a tournament, match, race, etc.); entry; appearance (on the stage, television, etc.); exiting (a venue, train station, etc.); exit; being dispatched (of an ambulance, fire engine, etc.)
grace (of God); benevolence (of Buddha); assistance; help; effects; influence
running; gliding; first (harvest) of the season; beginning; start; kitchen sink
the end of the world; the world is beyond saving; there's no hope for the future; this degenerate age; what is this world coming to
mass meeting; convention; tournament; competition; grand event
splendid; fine; handsome; elegant; imposing; prominent
such; like that; that sort of
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
counter for laps or circuits; perimeter; Zhou dynasty (of China; approx. 1046-256 BCE); Chou dynasty
counter for generations; epoch
building (a temple, palace, etc.); construction; erection
Run, Melos! (short story by Osamu Dazai)
creator (of a work); author; writer; artist; composer; playwright
the nth ...; divisions of a kabuki performance
element; chemical element; (classical) element (e.g. earth, water, air, fire); (arch.) origin; (arch.) source
subtle; delicate; difficult; complex; doubtful; questionable
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
compatibility; coexistence; standing together; balancing (e.g. work and family)
cool; calm; composed; all right; fine; OK
weekend; Saturday and Sunday
lodging together; training camp; boarding house
to perform; to do; to conduct oneself; to carry out
rest; recess; vacation; holiday; dormancy (of a silkworm prior to moulting)
look here; I say; well; I know what; I'll tell you what; just a minute
first-year student; first-year pupil; beginner; novice; annual; annual plant
sweet-tasting; sweet; fragrant (smelling); sweet (music); lightly salted; light in salt; indulgent
thinking; thought; idea; notion; intention; plan
causing concern; (lit.) bad for the heart
dental brushing; brushing one's teeth; dentifrice; toothpaste; tooth powder
gargling; rinsing one's mouth
to hold in one's mouth; to bring with; to take along