to go out of use; to become obsolete; to die out; to be hurt (of honour, reputation, etc.); to be harmed; to be sullied
at the critical moment; when the time comes; when it's most important; when necessary; in an emergency; when push comes to shove
by the way; in this connection; incidentally; in passing
whereabouts; what part; how much; what point
learning; acquisition (of a skill, knowledge, etc.)
upper level; upper grade; high rank; advanced level; senior level; upper class
compilation (of a text); editing; volume (of a text); completed literary work
elementary level; beginner level
at last; finally; barely; narrowly; just
(practical) application; putting to practical use; applied (e.g. physics, linguistics, research)
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
everything; anything; nothing
steady; honest; sober; straightforward; reliable
extremely important; essential; vital; crucial
serious look (on one's face); straight face
advice; counsel; suggestion; tip; hint
twilight; sunset; dusk; evening
to incline toward; to slant; to go down (sun, moon); to sink; to decline; to wane
to come and go; to go back and forth
one's post; one's position; one's station; one's round; one's beat; one's route
to perceive; to grasp (the situation)
time around sunset; early evening
horse; horse racing; promoted bishop; knight (court card in mekuri karuta and unsun karuta)
to pull; to tug; to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest); to draw back (e.g. one's hand); to draw in (one's chin, stomach, etc.); to draw (a card, mahjong tile, etc.)
somewhat far; fairly distant
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
ugh; yuck; ick; blech; damn; crap
to put on (one's head); to wear; to be covered with (dust, snow, etc.); to pour (water, etc.) on oneself; to bear (e.g. someone's debts, faults, etc.); to take (blame); to overlap (e.g. sound or color)
suitable time; good time; propriety; moderation
to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to set free; to let go; to fail to ...
there; the spot; the place; then and there; on the spot; immediately
since; henceforth; ever since
to smile (at); to grin (at)
... is the reason; ... is my excuse
just now; a moment ago; this very minute
like this; this sort; this way
to take an attitude; to take a stance; to commit oneself; to assume a position
courteous; decorous; polite
introduction; presentation; referral; showcase (of a product)
your Excellency; his Excellency; her Excellency
unexpected; unlikely; terrible; awful; very; extremely
rudeness; impoliteness; discourtesy; insolence
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
to take off (clothes, shoes, etc.); to undress