opposite; reverse; contrary; front and back; parallel to; back to back
the world in general; society; convention
extent; scope; sphere; range; span
unthinkable; unexpected; outrageous; offensive
judging from; on the basis of; from the point of view of
what kind of thing; anything (else); nothing (but)
meanwhile; in the meantime; by the same token; in contrast
the very best; excellent; superb
memory; ability to remember
strengthening; intensifying; reinforcement; reinforcement
but then; although; though; reasonable; natural; just
after all; in the end; anyway; (cannot) possibly; (not) at all; (not) by any means
last-minute cramming; overnight cramming; (vegetables) pickled just overnight
test period; exam period; examination time
majority; more than half; most (of); mostly; largely; mainly
bright; intelligent; clever; smart
on one occasion; once; at one point; at one time
since; henceforth; ever since
fair-skinned; light-complexioned
grandfather; old man; kyogen mask used for the role of an old man
to launch; to shoot up; (of waves) to dash; to wash up (ashore); to finish (e.g. a theater run, sumo tournament); to close
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
to be temperate in; to refrain; to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number); to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for
cold; chilly; cold (attitude, stare, etc.); frigid; composed; cool
rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk
some; few; a number of; somewhat; to a certain extent; a bit
the other day; lately; recently
last week; the week before
overloading (someone; with work); overworking (someone); overwhelming; flooding (e.g. with tasks)
carefree; buoyant; lighthearted; ease
bad feeling; cares; ill feeling; grudge; sense of discomfort; discontent
murder; killing; murderer
result (that makes an act worthwhile); worth (in doing something); value; effect; use; benefit
reforming (oneself); mending one's ways; turning over a new leaf
as stated; verbatim; literally
(sports) ground; (playing) field; playground; stadium
obscene; indecent; salacious; lascivious; lewd
eccentric; oddball; character; weirdo
to be mixed; to be blended with; to be combined; to associate with; to mingle with; to interest
to catch; to stop the blow; to react to; to take (advice, etc.); to accept
kind-hearted; compassionate; charitable
dense; thick; rich (flavour, colour, etc.); deep; strong (smell); heavy
information; news; information (data contained in characters, signals, code, etc.); informatics (as a subject)