reception (desk); information desk; receipt; acceptance
waking or sleeping; constantly; at all times; twenty-four hours a day
to float; to be suspended; to rise to the surface; to appear; to come to mind; to have inspiration
half the body; half length
phantom; vision; illusion; extremely rare item
breath; breathing; tone; mood
light; illumination; ray; happiness; hope; influence
looking someone in the eyes; taking a straight look at something
to condemn; to blame; to urge; to press; to torture; to torment
to raise one's voice; to shout; to yell; to speak up (e.g. in protest); to speak one's mind
to burst into tears; to burst out crying; to begin to cry; to be moved to tears
toy; (person or thing treated as a) plaything
morning; breakfast; (arch.) next morning
to strain; to stretch; to string up; to cover over (e.g. with tiles, ice, etc.)
taking an examination (esp. school and university entrance)
utmost limits; extremity; limit
to corner; to drive to the wall; to run down; to track down; to chase after
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
terrible; dreadful; terrifying; surprising; startling; tremendous
older brother; elder brother; young man; buddy; fella
tough; hard; determined; strong-minded; strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol); severe
smartly dressed; stylish; someone smartly dressed; to dress up; to be fashionable
delicious; tasty; sweet; attractive; appealing; convenient
loudly (wailing, making a noise, etc.)
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
finally; at last; barely; narrowly; gradually; little by little
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
people (of a country); nation; citizen; national
entertainer (esp. boy band or girl group member) whose image is manufactured to cultivate a dedicated consumer fan following; Japanese idol; (cultural) icon; idol; idol (object of worship); image
degree; extent; (health) condition; state of health; adjustment; moderation; addition and subtraction
to cherish; to treasure; to prize; to take good care of; to look after
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
assembly hall; meeting place; venue; grounds
standard; set; routine; decided
how; in what way; how about; questionable
of no interest; not interested
with a crack; with a snap; firmly; sharply; precisely; properly
to sing at the top of one's voice; to belt out a song; to express one's feelings fully in a poem; to praise in poetry
to (happen to) see; to notice; to catch sight of