as (it is); remaining (in a state); with (e.g. one's eyes closed, the light on); while (e.g. standing, alive); as (one pleases, one is told, etc.); according to
suddenly in a bad mood; in a huff; abruptly; suddenly; unexpectedly
to turn away; to face away; to ignore; to be uncooperative; to be unconciliatory
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
such ... as; or some such
anticlimax; let-down; disappointment; loss of interest
to be (in contrast to something that is not the case)
as (for); for; in the capacity of
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude
dimly; faintly; absentmindedly; vacantly; idly; aimlessly
how many years; how long; what year
to search for; to look for; to hunt for; to search (a house, pocket, etc.); to search through; to rummage in (e.g. a drawer)
to read; to recite (e.g. a sutra); to chant; to predict; to guess; to pronounce; to read (e.g. a kanji)
remind me; I forget; was it?; was that what happened?
next (to); adjoining; adjacent; house next door; neighbouring house; next-door neighbour
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
considerable; great; important; significant; a big deal
memory; recollection; remembrance; memory; storage
to change; to be transformed; to move to; to be different; to be uncommon
on the contrary; far from it; if anything; in fact; instead
chance; opportunity; occasion
future; (future) prospects; bringing (from abroad, another region, etc.); bringing about; giving rise to
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
faint; dim; weak; poor; wretched; meagre
absolute best; very finest; top-class; first-rate; elite
musical composition; tune
house; residence; family; household; lineage; family name
hand; arm; handwriting; penmanship; paw!; shake!
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
to climb over; to get over; to overcome (a difficulty, obstacle, etc.); to surmount; to surpass (a predecessor); to overtake
neighborhood; neighbourhood; vicinity; community (of people with a shared trait, members, fans, etc.); scene; enthusiasts
to stand, walk, etc. shoulder-to-shoulder; to be on a par with
tedious; boring; dull; to feel bored; to get bored (with); to get tired (of)
to build up one's strength; to get stronger; to give (someone) strength; to cheer (someone) up; to encourage (someone)
ensemble (e.g. orchestra, chamber group, etc.); concert
composition; piece of music; tune; melody; enjoyment; fun
to give birth; to bear (child); to lay (eggs); to produce; to yield; to give rise to
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful