in an instant; in a moment; immediately; suddenly; all of a sudden; all at once
just because; even if; even though
mixture of fact and fiction; half-truth
suitable time; good time; propriety; moderation
to be involved (in); to get involved (in); to relate to (a matter); to pertain to; to (seriously) affect; to concern
painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh
to reward; to recompense; to repay; to retaliate; to get revenge
victory; triumph; win; conquest; success
unhappiness; sorrow; misfortune; death (usu. of a relative); bereavement
imitating; copying; mimicry; behavior; behaviour; action
accomplishment; execution
yoo-hoo; halloo; hi-de-ho; howdy; hey
innocent; childlike; guileless; free of malice; thoughtless; simple-minded
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time; it's been a long time; long time no see
(apparently) that's what it's like, isn't it; that sort of (thing mentioned immediately prior)
maid; helper; help; assistance
blockhead; dunce; dimwit; dolt; slowcoach; slowpoke
to be found; to be discovered
to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to have a good command of (a language); to play proficiently (of a musical instrument); to work (a puppet); to pull the strings of a puppet
reaction; response; physical reaction (to a stimulus); observable response (of an organism); reaction; effect
to shiver; to shake; to quake; to tremble; to quaver; to quiver
very; awfully; exceedingly; (not) at all; by no means; simply (cannot)
guidance; leadership; instruction; shido (minor penalty in judo)
laid-back; carefree; easygoing; thoughtless; happy-go-lucky
commander; commanding officer; CO
to take command; to give direction
indicates a confident conclusion; indicates emotional emphasis; indicates question
hole; opening; pit; hollow; burrow; den; deficit
generally; on the whole; general; rough; outline; main points
occasionally; once in a while; now and then
to carry on one's shoulder; to shoulder; to bear; to bear (a burden, responsibility, etc.); to take upon oneself
to be anxious (about); to be concerned (about); to think out (e.g. a plan); to work out; to investigate
to be due to; to be caused by; to depend on; to turn on; to be based on; to come from
feeling refreshed; feeling relieved; neat; tidy; frank; open-hearted; completely
to learn; to study; to take lessons in
childhood friend; friend from infancy; old playmate
to burn with combativeness
residence; living (at, in); abode
division; section; compartment; block; plot; lot
break room; lounge (e.g. in an onsen); resting room
ornamental (foliage) plant; houseplant