the old days; the past; former times; the past ten years; the past decade
to change; to be transformed; to move to; to be different; to be uncommon
action; conduct; behaviour; behavior; mobilization; mobilisation
look!; see!; here!; there!; hey!
arm; ability; skill; (physical) strength
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
to shine; to look slightly upward (of a noh mask; indicating joy, etc.)
to be ...-ing; to have been ...-ing
making out; necking; getting handsy; canoodling; being lovey-dovey; getting affectionate (with each other)
to make out; to neck; to canoodle; to fondle each other; to flirt (with)
tough; hard; determined; strong-minded; strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol); severe
to fold one's arms; to link arms with someone
laugh; laughter; smile; sneer; sex aids (e.g. dildos, pornographic books, erotic woodblock prints, etc.)
to wrap up; to pack; to cover; to envelop; to conceal (a feeling); to hide
to finish; to get through with; to graduate; to come to an end; to end; to finish doing ...
company; corporation; firm; one's workplace
listening comprehension; aural comprehension; hearing what others say; gathering information, opinions, etc.; public hearing
to groan; to moan; to roar; to howl; to hum (engine, wind, etc.); to buzz; to ooh and aah (in admiration)
good story; heartwarming story; good prospect (e.g. marriage, business)
(one's) superior; (one's) boss; the higher-ups
to come along; to come around; to turn up; to arrive at the present; to get where one is; to have been doing something (for a period of time)
to have a talk; to tell a story
impressions; thoughts; feelings; reactions
to state; to express; to say; to tell; to mention
tearjerker; sob story; maudlin tale
as (for); for; in the capacity of
first-rate; finest quality; the best
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
what is to be done?; what should (I) do?; what (am I) to do?
to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint
ordinary citizen; the general public
truth; reality; truly; really; absolute truth
record high; all-time high
accident; incident; trouble; circumstances; reasons
defense; defence; guard; policing; security
bureau; department; office (e.g. post, telephone); broadcasting station (e.g. television, radio); affair; situation
regional legal affairs bureau