from what (I've) seen; given that ...
mat (made of pieces of split bamboo or reeds tied together)
to get burned and stuck on (e.g. rice in a pan); to become uncollectable (e.g. debt or loan); to become irrecoverable; to remain unchanged (e.g. stock market)
unable to get along; unable to cooperate; unable to hit it off; not seeing eye to eye
two by two; by twos; as a couple; in pairs
to do (something) before (something or someone else); to be ahead of (others, the times, etc.)
harmonious; peaceful; congenial; friendly; happy
manners; courtesy; etiquette
going backward; turning back; backtracking; regression; retrogression; relapse
to rouse anger; to provoke wrath; to offend
to lurk; to be hidden; to be concealed; to lie dormant; to be latent
increase; rise; growth; addition; increment
signature; signing one's name; writing one's name (on); registration (of a bond)
(understanding or appreciation of) culture; (one's) education; cultivation; sophistication; refinement
taking refuge; finding shelter; evacuation; escape; seeking safe haven
articles; supplies (e.g. office supplies); things (for); utensils; goods; equipment
to get torn; to tear; to rip; to be broken off (of negotiations, etc.); to break down; to collapse
failure (i.e. an unsuccessful work); flop; dud; bomb
oral instruction; passing information by word-of-mouth; oral tradition
endless; boundless; everlasting
my goodness!; good lord!; holy cow!
madness; craziness; insanity
library; book collection; paperback book
to hasten to join; to hurry to visit
to run; to hurry (when going somewhere); to drive (a car) quickly; to ride fast (on a horse); to win (fame)
taking a breather; relaxation; rest; vent; ventilation opening
to meet up (as arranged); to rendezvous; to get together; to join (of roads, rivers, etc.); to flow together
program (e.g. TV); programme
good bye; I'm off; see you later
to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time
to write incorrectly (e.g. character); to make a mistake in writing
to misread; to misinterpret; to misunderstand
figure of a person; figures of people; shadow of a person
self-restraint; voluntary restraint; self-imposed control; self-discipline
Japanese dock (Rumex japonicus)
(street) corner; turn (in the road); bend; turning point; watershed
putting one's courage to the test
double room; room shared by two people; shared room