soliloquy; monologue; speaking to oneself
bittersweet; having mingled feelings of joy and sorrow; joy and sorrow alternating in one's heart
fine weather; fair weather
change of pace; change of mood; (mental) break (e.g. going for a walk); refreshment
while; on the same occasion; at the same time; along with
starting (a machine, engine, etc.); starting (a project, plan, etc.); beginning; initiation
to arrive at (e.g. a decision); to reach (a stage); to lead to (a place); to get to; in the extreme case of; (arch.) to come
(sports) ground; (playing) field; playground; stadium
physical strength; power; stamina; strength (of a business, economy, etc.)
self-protection; self-defence
body; physique; shape; form; substance; identity; field
lesson; class; teaching; instruction; classwork; schoolwork
step; stair; shelf; layer; grade; level; dan (degree of advanced proficiency in martial arts, go, shogi, etc.)
haze (esp. in spring); mist; dimness (of sight)
embankment; bank; beef sinew stewed in miso and mirin
abduction; kidnapping; kidnaping
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
school building; schoolhouse
to have a cramp; to be pulled too tight
nice to see you; good morning; good evening; adieu; farewell; bon voyage
sunlight; rays of the Sun
to pile up; to stack; to load (car, ship, etc.); to pack; to acquire; to accumulate
it's been a long time; long time no see
recognizing anew; seeing something in a new light
to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen
whereabouts; address; place of temporary residence
one example of (when there are more examples)
at work; in the midst of work; working
briskly; smartly; promptly; clearly; lucidly
(opening a door) with a clatter; noisily; (falling) with a clatter; with a crash; (changing) completely; totally
deadline; closing; closing (a door, window, etc.); cofferdam
the point just before ...; the point of (doing); the verge (of); (just before the) edge
cartoonist; comic book artist; manga artist; manga author; mangaka
poor (quality, conditions, etc.); bad; inferior; poor-quality
labor; labour; work; Labour Party
environment; surroundings; circumstances
contortion; distortion; warp; kink (in one's character); twist