to pretend not to see; to turn one's back on
to stop (in one's tracks); to come to a stop; to halt; to pause; to stand still
farewell; be that so; in that case; (arch.) however; (arch.) though that may be the case
fast (walking); quick; brisk; quick (passing of time); rapid; swift
to begin to walk; to set out
concise; brief; succinct; compact (style)
to address (someone) without using a suffix such as "-san" or "-chan"; to refer to (someone) without a title suffix
model; standard; pattern; norm; criterion; example
to respect; to honor; to honour; to esteem; to prize
addressing (someone) without using a suffix such as "-san" or "-chan" (considered impolite)
careful thought; consideration; deliberation; reflection; rumination; pondering
readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
to leave; to go away; to pass; to elapse; to be distant; to send away; to drive off
substitute; replacement; stand-in; proxy; compensation; exchange
extensive knowledge; erudition
exile; banishment; eviction; elimination (e.g. of poverty); removal
wasteland; wilderness; abandoned land; devastated land
after that; afterwards; thereafter
(not so) much; (not) very
vessel; ship; shipping; seacraft
construction; building; putting up; erecting; creation; formulation
one large ...; a great ...
advance (into a new market or stage of progress); launching (a new career or venture); expanding (into a new market); stepping forward; emerging
custom; practice; said; aforementioned; instance; example
even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)
ordinary; common; free of charge; unaffected; as is; only
in itself; as it is; in its own way; within its capacity; within limitations
to be needed; to be wanted
occasionally; once in a while; now and then; rarely; seldom
to (happen to) see; to notice; to catch sight of
small number; few; minority
to take (seat, position, course, office, etc.); to assume; to ascend (the throne); to accede; to start (on a journey); to commence
appearance; (outward) looks; exterior appearance
to be contrary to; to be inconsistent with; to act contrary to (rules or guidelines); to violate; to oppose; to rebel
fingers; fingertips; underling; stooge; tool
skillful; skilful; adroit; clever; shrewd; ingenious
spirit of a true artisan; (a craftsman's) pride in one's work
one's (living) environment