these days; nowadays; now; at present; recently; lately
worn-out; ragged; crumbling; dry and crumbly; falling (in drops or clumps); scattering
though; although; notwithstanding; while; as; at the same time as
strong impression conveyed by one's eyes; eyes that convey a strong sense of purpose
suspension; pause; temporary halt; stopping (at an intersection, railway crossing, etc.)
to raid; to storm; to launch an attack (on); to mount an assault (on)
to walk (a bicycle, scooter, etc.); to push; to wheel
substance; true form; main part; main unit; object of worship (at a shrine, temple, etc.); noumenon
termination (of a contract); cancellation; rescinding; lifting (of a ban, sanctions, etc.); removal; release (from obligations)
I'm home!; I'm back!; now; at present; just now; a moment ago
to become a (bad) habit; to become a habitual practice; to become addictive; to grow on one; to become moreish
to have a feeling (that); to have a sensation (that)
last scene (of a film, play, etc.); final scene; closing scene
parting (of people); separation; farewell; breakup
silence (not speaking); muteness
fine performance; excellent performance
arrangement (of music); adaptation (of a story, recipe, etc.); interpretation; arranging (objects, a meeting, etc.); organization
fireworks display; display of fireworks
still more; even more; all the more; still less; even less
cheerfully; buoyantly; happily; in high spirits
to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on)
(a person's) appearance from behind; person as seen from behind; back view; retreating figure
to keep watching; to continue looking at; to gaze at
to like; to love; to be fond of
complete recovery of health
very; extremely; terrible; horrid; remarkable; extraordinary
congratulations!; well done!; best wishes!; all the best!
pardon; forgiveness; exemption; permission
right away; without delay; as soon as possible; very soon
light; bright; bright (colour); cheerful; bright; bright (future, prospects, etc.); rosy
complacency about peace; naive belief in continued peace; ignorance of global conflict
to be sufficient; to be enough; to be worth doing; to be worthy of; to do (the job); to serve
bright and beautiful; gorgeous; showy; prosperous; flourishing; thriving
in comparison with; when compared with; according to; in light of; in view of
fast-talking; always having another argument ready; not able to keep one's mouth shut; never at a loss for words
to hang; to suspend; to lower; to reduce; to demote; to move back
yukata; light cotton kimono worn in the summer or used as a bathrobe
to appear; to come in sight; to become visible; to be expressed (e.g. emotions); to become apparent (e.g. trends, effects)
surprise attack; surprise visit; catching a person off guard
though one didn't intend (expect) to