I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...; it appears as if ...
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
to spread (of a rumour, news, etc.); to travel; to be handed down (from generation to generation); to be passed down; to be introduced (to a country, region, etc.); to be brought; to be conveyed (of a feeling, impression, etc.)
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
relief; reassurance; recognition of right to land ownership (by the shogunate, a feudal lord, etc.); (arch.) living safely surrounded by walls
to float; to set afloat; to show on one's face (smile, sadness, etc.); to recall; to call to mind
as (i.e. in the role of); for (i.e. from the viewpoint of); apart from ... (used to change the topic); even (e.g. "not even a single person"); thinking that ...; trying to ...
solidarity; joint; collective
sphere; globe; ball; sphere; counter for pitches
fast; quick; easy; simple; as soon as ...; the moment ...
never mind that; don't worry about that; listen up
difficult to ...; hard to ...
clearly; plainly; distinctly; decisively; flatly; definitely
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
to make fun of; to look down on; to make light of
wonderful; marvelous; strange; strangely enough; oddly enough; for some reason
explanation; exposition; description; account; caption; legend
to become defiant; to fight back; to turn upon; to take the offensive
for example; for instance; e.g.
liking; being fond of; liking (romantically); being in love with; faddism; eccentricity
soccer; (association) football; seersucker
same; identical; equal; anyway; in any case; if one must ...
fan; enthusiast; lover (of); (electric) fan
as (for); for; in the capacity of
extent; scope; sphere; range; span
suddenly; in a flash; quickly; conspicuously; prominently; showily
light; bright; bright (colour); cheerful; bright; bright (future, prospects, etc.); rosy
by means of; due to; because of; according to
finally; in the end; at last; in the end; after all; never (happened)
fast; quick; early; soon; premature; too soon
at last; finally; barely; narrowly; just
opposition; resistance; antagonism; reverse; opposite; inverse
with trouble; at great pains; rare; valuable; kind; generous
very hard; with utmost effort; as hard as one can; (of a samurai) devoting oneself to (the defence of) one's territory
easily; readily; quickly; lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply
to put in order; to tidy up; to settle (a matter); to solve; to finish; to get through
to throw out one's chest; to be puffed up with pride
tightly; closely; exactly; precisely; suddenly (stopping); perfectly (suited)
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
railroad; railway; rail transport
photography (still or motion); photographing; filming; shooting; (video) recording
to get on (train, plane, bus, ship, etc.); to get in; to get on (e.g. a footstool); to step on; to reach; to go over; to follow