transition; changeover; switchover; transfer (of powers, weight, etc.); shift (e.g. of centre of gravity)
charity; benevolence; philanthropy; (love for) humanity; fraternity; brotherhood
comfortable (to live in); snug; cosy; cozy
to remain; to stay (somewhere)
to cross over; to cross; to pass through; to exceed; to surpass; to be more (than)
progressive (enterprising) spirit
to be rich (in); to abound (in); to be abundant (in); to be rich; to be wealthy
physical strength; power; stamina; strength (of a business, economy, etc.)
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
to become weak; to decline; to wear; to abate; to decay; to wither
steady progress; rapid advance
to catch up (with); to draw level; to pull even; to be compensated; to make up for one's losses
alternation of generations; heterogenesis; change of generations; emergence of a new generation
to plan; to attempt; to plot; to conspire; to aim for; to strive for
to extract; to pull out; to draw out; to headhunt; to lure away; to poach
attachment (esp. to things); love; affection; fondness
friendship; fellowship; camaraderie
to betray; to turn traitor (to); to double-cross; to disappoint; to let down
to invite; to ask; to beckon; to wave someone in; to call in; to send for
plan; scheme; (payment) plan; package; deal
stubborn; obstinate; self-willed; headstrong
to go against; to oppose; to disobey; to defy
very rare; very unlikely (to happen); scarcely; seldom; improbable; almost never (occurring)
the vertical; height; front-to-back; length; north-to-south; vertical (relationship)
to be vague; to speak ambiguously; to be evasive; to not commit oneself
subtle; delicate; difficult; complex; doubtful; questionable
unpleasant; uncomfortable; creepy; spooky
to come home in triumph; to return to one's hometown in glory
by all means; at all costs; absolutely
starting up (e.g. business, computer)
to disagree; to dispute; to fight (over)
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity
needless fear; groundless apprehension; unfounded worry
day in and day out; all the time
purpose; goal; aim; objective; intention; motive
hand-me-down; food offering to the gods; leftovers; trip from Kyoto to the provinces
directions; instructions; orders; command
faithful; devoted; loyal; honest; true
experiment; experimentation
part-time job; side job; part-time worker; albite
proposal; offer; request; application
over-fond parent; doting parent
(fully) exposed; bare; uncovered; in full view; undisguised; broad (accent)
pleading; entreaty; supplication; petition
being beaten by one's opponent's persistence; being outlasted; running out of patience; giving in; succumbing (to)
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to