near; close (to); nearby; (drawing) near; approaching; almost here
to come back; to bloom a second time
how much; how many; to what extent
moving forward (e.g. of a vehicle); onward movement; progress (of work, activities, etc.); advance; progression (of a disease, global warming, etc.); progression (e.g. chord progression)
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
to burn; to roast; to broil; to heat; to heat up; to make (charcoal, pottery, bricks, etc.); to bake
OK; okay; fine (without); not needed; unnecessary
on the way; en route; in the middle of; midway; halfway
district; region; the country; countryside; civilian society
to shine; to be visible; to be tinged with; to rise (of water levels); to flow in; to be felt (i.e. as an emotion); to come over one
to succeed; to relieve; to take the place of; to substitute for; to be exchanged; to change (places with)
creator (of a work); author; writer; artist; composer; playwright
latest work (e.g. book, film); newest work; most recent work
outline; summary; argument
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
to fan (oneself, flames, etc.); to flap (in the wind); to instigate; to stir up; to drive up prices (by buying a large amount of something); to take a photo from a low angle; to tailgate
district; area; zone; quarter; section; region
acknowledgement; acknowledgment; understanding; approval; consent
reduction of expenditure; reduction of expenses; cost reduction; cost-cutting
relay; hook-up; relay broadcasting
caster; newscaster; news anchor; anchorman
using for multiple purposes; reuse
back; rear; background; backdrop; backing; support; going backwards
rich (taste); full-bodied (flavour, flavor); mellow; laid-back (lifestyle); relaxed; comfortable
to change; to alter; to transform; to reform; to revise; to amend
TV blooper; broadcasting blunder
that sort of; that kind of; like that; such; so
rather; sooner; preferably
plump; rotund; chubby; entirely; completely; wholly
book lover; lover of books; bibliophilism; love of books
rubbing (someone) the wrong way; irritating (someone)
innocent look; nonchalant look; look of ignorance; air of innocence
to look on enviously while doing nothing; (lit.) to hold a finger in one's mouth
within the (Tokyo) metropolitan area
to flow out; to stream out; to pour out; to gush forth; to leak; to ooze out
blast it!; bloody hell!; by thunder!; you bastard!; god damn you!; motherfucker!
to get angry; to lose one's temper