it's been a long time; long time no see
deposit and withdraw; taking in and out
to spread; to propagate; to popularize; to broaden; to extend; to widen
training; education; stocking up; laying in; preparation (e.g. ingredients); girl studying to become a geisha
close connection; deep involvement; close relationship
lie; falsehood; fiction; fabrication
praise; glorification; extolment
link (e.g. in a chain of events); part (of a plan, campaign, activities, etc.); monocyclic
to be open (to traffic); to lead to; to flow (liquid, current); to pass; to be understood; to be comprehended; to be honored
search (esp. in criminal investigations); investigation; inquiry; enquiry
disturbance; perturbation; derangement
conversely; on the contrary
ease of use; user-friendliness; usability; utility; convenience
pattern; design; body build; figure; essential qualities; character
speech and conduct; words and deeds
great difference; big difference; wide margin
(police) detective; criminal matter
getting information (esp. by interviewing witnesses, etc. in a police investigation)
even if I say so myself; for me (to do such a thing)
unnatural; artificial; affected; strained
to be delirious with fever; to have a feverish dream; (fig.) to be crazy about something
dull (e.g. a knife); blunt; thickheaded; obtuse; dull (sound, color, etc.); dim (light)
to be peevish; to sulk; to pout
bewilderment; perplexity; embarrassment; discomfiture; bafflement
understanding and acceptance; spiritual awakening; a heart that understands truth; (feeling of) resignation
quite clearly; quite distinctly; perfectly; exactly
left and right; right and left; (asserting) control; influence; one's attendants; people accompanying one
proposition; thesis; notion; problem; issue; challenge
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
science; learning; scholarship; arts and sciences; academic pursuits
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
love romance; love story; romance; romance story; romantic fiction
feelings; emotion; compassion; sympathy; passion; affection
to trust; to relax one's guard (around)
gain; profit; benefit; amplification
something rolled in paper; paper roll; cigarette
one's father; one's old man; middle-aged (or older) man; old man; one's boss; proprietor (of a restaurant, store, etc.)
as a matter of fact; really; truly; entirely; completely; wholly
(criminal) investigation headquarters
chief (of police); head (of office)