to get on (train, plane, bus, ship, etc.); to get in; to get on (e.g. a footstool); to step on; to reach; to go over; to follow
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
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
extent; degree; limit; bounds; (span of) time; (a) distance; the state of
before; prior to; ago; the past; before; previously
-ical; -ive; -like; -ish; (something) like; along the lines of
action; conduct; behaviour; behavior; mobilization; mobilisation
to take; to pick up; to pass; to hand; to get; to obtain; to adopt (a method, proposal, etc.)
to meet; to encounter; to see; to have an accident; to have a bad experience
absurd; ridiculous; silly; ludicrous; nonsensical; asinine
something like ...; something called ...
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
nisei; second-generation Japanese (or Korean, etc.); the second (e.g. Edward II); son
what is it (that); the meaning of something; what something is about
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
to continue; to keep up; to keep on; to continue ...; to keep on ...
answer; reply; response; answer; solution; result
one; for one thing; only; (not) even; just (e.g. "just try it"); some kind of; one type of
existence; being; presence
to start to move; to get going; to come alive
Shōwa era (1926.12.25-1989.1.7); reminiscent of the Shōwa era; Shōwa-nostalgic; old-fashioned
year; counter for years (e.g. of an era), grades (e.g. school); period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years)
worldwide; global; international; world-famous; world-class
metamorphosis; disguise; transformation; shapeshifting; morphing
why; how; for what reason
to be able (to); to be possible (to)
don't you think?; indicates question
riddle; puzzle; enigma; enigmatic; mysterious
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel