surely; clearly; without a doubt; in all probability; no matter how one slices it; no matter how one looks at it
everyone; anyone; no one; nobody
to stop talking; to break off; to pause
for a moment; for a minute; for a while; for some time; for the time being; for now
continuation; rest (of the story, work, etc.); flow (e.g. of a piece of writing); pacing (of a story); succession (of); sequence
easy; trifling; harmless; nothing of the sort; not at all
to talk about; to speak of; to recite; to chant; to indicate; to show
double suicide; lovers' suicide
basis; foundation; grounds; authority
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
theatre; theater; playhouse
seeming to be; appearing to be; like; similar to; in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that
(sense of) reality; realness; realism; authenticity; viability
(not) always; (not) necessarily; (not) entirely; (not) all
consistency; coherence; one kan (approx. 3.75 kg, 8.3 lb); one piece of sushi
background; scenery; background (of an incident, situation, etc.); circumstances; backing; support (from behind the scenes)
in general; generally; as a whole; all in all; altogether
artificial product; man-made product; fiction; made-up story; decoration (e.g. for a festival); theatrical prop (esp. a large prop in noh or kyogen, e.g. tree, well, boat)
to show signs of ...; to have the appearance of ...
to bite; to chew; to gnaw; to fumble one's words (esp. during a play, broadcast, etc.); to falter with one's words; to crash against (e.g. of waves); to break onto (shore)
clue; lead; key; handhold; hold
dweller; inhabitant; resident; user (of a website)
unique; peculiar; singular
to pass (the night); to spend; to reveal; to divulge; to prove; to verify
to accept; to receive; to agree
inhabitant; resident; citizen; population
to make an enemy (of); to antagonize
hegemony; leadership; initiative
to hand over; to turn over; to cede
bargaining; haggling; tactics; strategy
speaking of; (I told you) already; come on
intracerebral; inside the brain; (occurring) in the mind; mental (e.g. image); imaginary
complaint; grumbling; objection; phrase; words; expression
careful; cautious; prudent; discreet; deliberate
at least; at most; (even) just
basis for decision; evidence for judging
wanted; wished for; in need of; I want (you) to
here I am; I'm home!; presently; right away; right now
carefree; optimistic; careless; reckless; heedless; happy-go-lucky
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward; gift
arranged; taken care of; settled; completed; finished
feeling of tension; air of tension; tension; nervousness
tone of voice; mimicry; imitative voice