therefore; consequently; accordingly; for that reason
wasteful; a waste; too good; more than one deserves; impious; profane
lowering; sinking; depreciation; price fall; punch line (of a rakugo story); (arch.) sword strap
sleeve; wing (of a stage, desk, gate, etc.); flap (of a dust jacket)
inside; interior; inner part
itching to do something; impatient; sorely tempted; eager
schoolyard; school playground; school grounds; campus
cherry tree; cherry blossom; light pink; fake buyer; paid audience; hired applauder
setting off (on a trip); departure
to blossom; to flower; to bloom; to flower (of a civilization, talent, etc.); to flourish; to become widespread
racing (of an engine); idling; spinning (without grabbing; of wheels); going round in circles (of an argument, discussion, etc.); going nowhere; being fruitless
compilation (of a text); editing; volume (of a text); completed literary work
examination of tickets; ticket gate; ticket barrier
holiday; day off; sleep; rest; good night
telephone call; speaking over the telephone; (Internet) voice call; counter for telephone calls of a set duration
for a moment; for a minute; for a while; for some time; for the time being; for now
to have an accident; to meet with an accident
pitch-dark; pitch-black; completely dark; very bleak (future); utterly hopeless
tunnel; to tunnel (through a potential barrier); letting a grounder go through one's legs
to slip out; to sneak away; to break into the lead; to get ahead; to begin to fall out (e.g. hair); to break out (of a loop)
to be choked up; to be crushed (emotionally); to be overcome (with emotion); to be shocked; to be horrified
forced laugh; forced smile
chest of drawers; bureau; cabinet; tansu; dresser
to lay waste; to devastate; to invade; to break into; to troll (e.g. web forums); to spam
(around the) neck; nape; collar (at the front of a coat, kimono, etc.); collar area
graceful; ladylike; modest; gentle; polite; quiet
kimono; Japanese traditional clothing (esp. full-length); clothing; clothes
comfort; ease; easy; simple; (economically) comfortable; raku pottery
arrival (of post, news, correspondence, etc.); receiving (a phone call, email, etc.)
it says ...; it reads ...; ... is written
reply (e.g. email, fax, letter); answer
what; so-and-so; such and such; what?; wait; well, well
meaningful; suggestive; telling; significant; knowing; pregnant (pause)
impact (on); (strong) impression; effect; impact (of a ball against a racket, bat, club, etc.)
to pass by; to go past; to go to extremes; to overdo it; to go too far
bubble; foam; froth; suds; lather; head (on beer)