to take measures (in face of events being anticipated); to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together
moving forward (e.g. vehicle); onward movement; advance (work, procedure, etc.); advancement; progress (of a disease); disease progression
proposal; proposition; suggestion
meaningfully (smiling, grinning, etc.); suggestively; broadly; sneeringly
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
swing; shake; appearance; behaviour; pretence (pretense); show; going to restaurant, hotel etc. without a reservation or introduction
to give; to offer; to lift up; to hold up; to raise
technology; engineering; technique; skill; art; craft
building (esp. a house); house fixture; fitting; facial features
already; now; by this time; quick; early; fast
to stop up; to close up; to stand in the way; to obstruct; to occupy; to fill up
creaking; groaning (e.g. under physical stress)
assistance; help; aid; support; reinforcement
diffidence; losing one's nerve; feeling awkward; feeling timid; being daunted
in confusion; in a fluster; in bewilderment; sobbing; tearfully; trembling (voice)
choice; selection; diagnosis; medical opinion; judgement; opinion
leaving a decision to someone else (often of a meal to be selected by the chef); omakase
ordinary; common; commonplace; mediocre; unremarkable; undistinguished
absolutely normal; perfectly commonplace; taken for granted
small; little; tiny; insignificant; humble; modest
even if I say so myself; for me (to do such a thing)
full of things one could poke fun at; full of inconsistencies; absolutely ridiculous
to appear; to start to appear; to show signs of appearing
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
busy; hectic; frantic; restless; hurried; fidgety
equally (talented, etc.); evenly; neck and neck; nip and tuck
looks; personal appearance; features
implication; hidden meaning; latitude; atmosphere; tone; sentiment
long slits (esp. of eyes)
to fit; to get into; to be fit for (a job, etc.); to be suited for; to fall into; to plunge into
blue; azure; green; pale; gray; unripe
colour; color; complexion; skin colour; look (on one's face); expression; appearance
to run (of liquid); to spread; to blur; to blot; to ooze; to well up (of tears, etc.)
remembrance; recollection; recognition
gorgeous; gaudy; dazzling; gay; resplendent
private; personal life; (one's) privacy