article; news story; report; account
lack of understanding; lack of sympathy
few decades; many decades; several decades
change; transformation; innovation; Reformation
one's later years; final years (in life)
(much) more than others; exceedingly; extremely; unusually
actual existence; real existence; existing in real life
views; opinion; discernment; pride; self-respect
to arouse someone's interest; to whet (appetite); to be appealing; to be intriguing; to be fascinating
in consideration of; in deference to; out of respect for; for (someone's) sake
slapping; splashing; splatting; banging shut; flat (refusal, denial, etc.)
what sort of; what kind of; what way
love; attachment; lovesickness
bachelorhood; single; unmarried; celibate
to become extremely serious (in attitude); to look solemn; to assume a solemn air
graceful; ladylike; modest; gentle; polite; quiet
dangerous person; security risk; loose cannon
change of heart; change of mind; change in love interest
immediate (effect, result, etc.); instant; instantaneous; prompt
to walk away; to walk off
painful; being sorry; feeling sorry
good fortune (esp. omikuji fortune-telling result); good luck; auspiciousness; unspecified day of the month (used to obscure the date a letter, invitation, etc. was written)
to push someone (towards); to encourage someone
retreat; withdrawal; retirement
prison; jail; gaol; firm; solid; strong
to frown (on); to be grim-faced; to look sullen
advantages and disadvantages; interests (of parties)
from right to left; in one ear and out the other; nice and quick; with speed and address; without further ado
uncle; old man; mister; manybar goatfish (Parupeneus multifasciatus)
earnest; sincere; pressing; urgent; pertinent; appropriate
to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil; to get excited (at); to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.); to ferment; to melt (of metal)
exceptional item; extraordinary product
(a) dose; (a) puff; (a) smoke; lull; short rest