obvious; (as) clear as day; plain to see
to remove; to deinstall; to take away; to set apart
encroachment; invasion; erosion (e.g. of market share, rights); erosion; corrosion
vacant land; unoccupied ground; empty lot; empty point
of course; certainly; naturally
to be dyed; to be tainted; to be infected; to be stained
absolutely; completely; utterly; really; simply; only
sacred treasure; the three sacred treasures (sword, jewel, mirror); implement used in religious ceremonies
to accomplish; to achieve; to carry out; to do ... completely; to do ... entirely
scenery; scene; landscape
to return to normal; to revert to the starting point; to go back to how it was
to step back; to move back; to withdraw (from the presence of a superior); to leave; to resign; to retire
true state; actual condition; reality
to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee
phantom; vision; illusion
science fiction; sci-fi; SF
movie; film; motion picture
entrance (on the stage); appearance (in a book, film, etc.); appearance (on the scene); arrival (on the market); emergence
image (on a screen); picture (e.g. on a TV); video; film; reflection; image (in one's mind)
substance; essence; entity; subject; content; reality
tear gland; lacrimal gland
your home; your family; their home; (my) home
and (concurrently; e.g. chauffeur and secretary); in addition to; at the same time; cum (e.g. bedroom-cum-study)
single (room); room for one; private room (in a restaurant, etc.); private dining room; (toilet) stall
question; inquiry; enquiry
to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home
to pierce; to stab; to sting; to bite; to sew; to stitch; to pole (a boat)
to turn one's face; to turn around; to look over one's shoulder
ghost; specter; spectre; apparition; phantom
silver hair; gray hair; grey hair
dressing in kimono without hakama (for a man); dressing casually
to put on clothes; to wear clothes; to be the personification of
dandy; handsome and fashionable man; fop; chivalrous man
seeing for the first time; first sight; first meeting; sight-reading
to pass (the night); to spend; to reveal; to divulge; to prove; to verify
a matter of course; what is to be expected; par for the course
truth or falsehood; genuineness; authenticity; veracity
bond (between people); (emotional) ties; bonds; tether; fetters
fate; destiny (esp. as a mysterious force that binds two people together); relationship (e.g. between two people); bond; family ties; affinity; opportunity
such ... as; or some such