to originate (with); to start (with); to stem (from)
halving; dividing (into two parts); bisection; the two equinoxes (vernal and autumnal)
development; growth; development (of a situation, story, etc.); advancement; playing around (sexually; esp. of a male homosexual); having an active sex life
several years; a few years
counter for generations; epoch
commoner; plebeian; commoner (in Japan between 1869 and 1947; the lowest of the three classes)
the other day; lately; recently; meanwhile; in the meantime
foreign country; another country; another province; strange land; alien land
to make an onslaught (on); to close in (on)
whole nation; whole land; whole country
producing (people) in great numbers; appearing one after the other
otherwise; or else; if not
ultimate; final; last; eventual
optimist; easy-going person
stupid; dim-witted; dense; dull; obtuse; slow
to follow (a road, path, etc.); to trace; to follow (a clue, scent, tracks, plot, etc.); to trace (a route, history, family tree, etc.); to head towards (of a situation); to go in the direction of
patriotic feelings; patriotism
to be anxious (about); to be concerned (about); to think out (e.g. a plan); to work out; to investigate
from the bottom of one's heart; heartily; sincerely
incomprehensible; nonsensical; puzzling; I don't get it; I'm confused; I'm lost
loyalty; sincerity; allegiance; fidelity; integrity
owner; proprietor; possessor (e.g. of talent, beauty, etc.)
(social) position; status; standing; position (in a company, organization, etc.); post; rank
bad name; bad reputation; disgrace; dishonour; dishonor; stigma
quick; prompt; without delay; simple; easy; effortless
death from disease; death from illness
theory; doctrine; opinion; view; rumour; rumor
unforeseen; unexpected; sudden; accidental
accident; incident; trouble; circumstances; reasons
selfish; self-centred; egotistical
stagnation; hindrance; delay
false news; canard; fabricated news story; misinformation; fake news
painful; difficult; distressing; (psychologically) difficult; straitened (circumstances); tight (financial situation)
shallow thinking; superficial view; insufficient consideration
unpleasant; uncomfortable; creepy; spooky
introduction; presentation; referral; showcase (of a product)