year; counter for years (e.g. of an era), grades (e.g. school); period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years)
to pass (of time); to elapse
finally; at last; barely; narrowly; gradually; little by little
in any case; regardless; either way; since it makes no difference anyway (you might as well ...); since it won't change the outcome; if you are doing it regardless
to memorize; to memorise; to learn; to pick up; to feel; to think
to; for; in order to; for; as for; regarding
personal; individual; private
resentment; grudge; malice; matter for regret; regret
and; besides; because; since; the thing is; for one thing
to remove; to take off; to drop (e.g. from a team); to remove (from a position); to leave (e.g. one's seat); to go away from; to dodge (a question, blow, etc.)
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
to understand; to comprehend; to become clear; to be known; I know!; I think so too!
police; police officer; police station; self-appointed enforcer (of a rule, standard, etc.); busybody
from; since; through (e.g. a window, door); via; because; as; from (as in "made from")
only; just; merely; as much as; to the extent of; enough to
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
nonexistent; not being (there); unowned; not had; unique; not; impossible
immediately; right away; at once; instantly
thorough checkup; complete examination; complete physical; detailed testing
necessary; needed; essential; necessity; need; requirement
nine; team; players on a team; no
to anyone; to everyone; by anyone; by everyone; in everyone; in anyone
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!
like; similar to; (I) think (that); (I) have a feeling (that); feels like; feels similar to
youngster; neophyte; greenhorn
imagination; supposition; guess
to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)
the old days; the past; former times; the past ten years; the past decade
burnt field; burnt area; land devastated by fire
war; fighting; fierce competition
to end; to come to an end; to finish; to complete; to finish doing; to be past its (one's) prime
already; yet; soon; shortly; further; more
near; neighbourhood; nearly (e.g. "it took nearly one year"); close to; shortly; soon
this; last (couple of years, etc.); these; you (as in "you liar")
country; state; region; national government; central government; home (i.e. hometown, home country); province (of Japan)
as (it is); remaining (in a state); with (e.g. one's eyes closed, the light on); while (e.g. standing, alive); as (one pleases, one is told, etc.); according to
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
mind; spirit; attitude; mentality; spirit (of a matter); essence
loser; failure; underdog; unmarried and childless older woman
what kind of; what sort of; what; no matter what (kind of); whatever; any
dignity; majesty; sanctity