appearance; expression; manifestation
no more than; just; only; mere; goes no further than
work (e.g. book, film, composition, etc.); opus; performance; production
ago; since; before; previous
like this; this sort; this way
ugly; unattractive; unsightly; unseemly
(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
surface; face (i.e. the visible side of an object); front (of a building, etc.); obverse side (i.e. "head") of a coin; outside; exterior; appearance
social status; social position
via; through; by doing; by means of; using
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
desire; want; will; wish; urge; craving
recurrence; revival; resuscitation
recently; lately; these days; nearest; closest
success in life; getting ahead; successful career; promotion; climbing the corporate ladder; eminence
to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint
to bring; to take (something) along; to fetch; to get
last drink (of sake); last glass; last cup
eh?; what?; yes; that's correct; (arch.) strengthens a question, assertion, etc.; (arch.) hey
origin; genesis; opening; start; beginning
once; before; formerly; never yet; never before; first time
one's own work; making by oneself
true character; true form; true colors (colours); consciousness; one's senses
authority; power; influence
release; unleashing; liberation; deallocation (of computer memory)
irresponsible; perfunctory; lukewarm; half-baked; reasonable; moderate
insult; affront; slight; contempt (e.g. of court)
to yearn for; to long for; to follow (someone); to idolize (for virtue, learning, status, etc.)
well-balanced; considerate; of fine character
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
manicure; nail polish; nail varnish
true feelings; real intention; one's heart; one's right mind; one's senses; one's conscience
beyond that point; after that
room; chamber; apartment; flat; stable
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve