since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
matter; affair; counter for (received) emails, text messages, voicemail messages, etc.; counter for accounts (on a website, email service, etc.)
(a) Buddha; deceased person
good deed; good conduct; benevolence
retribution; retributive justice; karma; just deserts; poetic justice; reward and punishment for one's past behavior
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; shapely; neatly; cleanly; without trouble; clearly
half in doubt; half-convinced; dubious; incredulous
baggage; luggage; burden; albatross around one's neck; excess baggage
notebook; copy-book; note; noting down; (musical) note; laptop (computer)
shrill; strident; sharp (pain, e.g. headache, earache); ice-cold; very cold
to grow cold; to get chilly; to cool down
cover (of a book, magazine, etc.); binding; to appear on the cover of a magazine
service; ministry; attendance; offering goods at a reduced price; providing a service for free
later on; eventually; afterwards
way of writing; manner of writing; penmanship (esp. used in old textbooks); calligraphy; format (e.g. of a report); stroke order of a character
origin of a word; derivation of a word; etymology
to be completely absorbed in; to fall for (something)
first thing in the morning
nightclothes; nightwear; sleepwear; pyjamas; pajamas; nightgown
very early in the morning; so early in the morning; at this ungodly hour
going out; outing; leaving (one's home, office, etc.)
permission; approval; authorization; license
frantic dash; rushing at full speed
confections; sweets; candy; cake
intricate; elaborate; complicated; complex
well-informed person; walking dictionary; extensive knowledge
homework; assignment; pending issue; unresolved problem; open question
lesson; class; teaching; instruction; classwork; schoolwork
progress; pace; carriage; step; stage
knack; skill; bone; skeleton; cremated remains (esp. the bones); ashes
column; beam; girder; digit; decade; order of magnitude
to become possible; to become able to (do)
differentiation; differential; derivative
to throw out one's chest; to be puffed up with pride
four; 4; four years of age; ten o'clock (in the old time system); burakumin; cross grips
multiplication table; times table
right; correct; proper; righteous; just
taste (in fashion, music, etc.); sense (e.g. of humour); flair