to divide; to separate; to partition; to punctuate; to mark off (with a comma); to insert pauses (between words or phrases when reading aloud)
this plane; this aircraft; this machine
transition; changeover; switchover; transfer (of powers, weight, etc.); shift (e.g. of centre of gravity)
holiday; day off; sleep; rest; good night
going to bed; retiring (for the night)
light; light (colour, food, comedy, etc.); right; right field; right fielder
amount of light; quantity of light
slightly; lightly; thinly; faintly; dimly
globular shape; spherical shape
to take the form (of); to assume a shape
porcelain; china; chinaware
doll; puppet; marionette; puppet (person under the control of another); straw man; yes-man
to lull (a child) to sleep; to put to sleep
broadcasting; broadcast; program; announcement
to spring; to bound; to be stimulated; to be encouraged; to pay handsomely; to splurge
spherical; globular; globe-shaped
early-morning treat (traditionally given to children in some parts of Japan); wake-up sweet
drawing room; parlor; parlour; guest room
as you were; return to your original position!; er, rather
to lift up; to hold up; to give; to present; to do (for someone)
shrine; palace; imperial residence; Imperial prince; Imperial princess; headboard with built-in shelves, drawers, etc.
elegant; refined; polished; high-quality goods; first-class article
dignity; quality; grace; panache; level
to have one's heart stop beating; to be shocked; to be staggered
to kill; to choke the life out of
self-responsibility; on one's own responsibility; at one's own risk
representation; representative; exemplification; typification; leader; switchboard number
declaration; proclamation; announcement
taking over; handing over; transfer of control; inheriting; passing on the baton
pose; pose; posturing; pause; rest
dullard; indecisive person
going to work; leaving for work; attendance (at work); being at work; presence (in the office); reporting for work
to attend on; to wait on; to accompany; to escort; to chaperone
direct line; direct communication; connecting directly; through service; nonstop service
first floor; ground floor; one floor; one storey; one rank
front desk staff; front office staff; reception staff; receptionist