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
plain; frank; candid; open; direct; straightforward
a short time ago; a while ago; for some time
to become loose; to slacken (e.g. rope); to become less tense; to relax; to slacken (e.g. coldness, supervision); to become lax; to become softer (e.g. ground, facial expression)
foot; paw; leg; gait; pace; bottom structural component (i.e. radical) of a kanji; means of transportation
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
step (of a staircase, etc.); running board (of a bus, train); step (movement); pace; (dance) step; step (in a process)
still; even now; to this day
grace (of God); benevolence (of Buddha); assistance; help; effects; influence
concerning the result (as opposed to the means used to achieve this result or the original goal)
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
pish; pooh; I see; oh; indeed
good thing; nice thing; good excuse; good grounds; interjection used to impress an idea or to urge a response
to become aroused (of emotions, nerves, etc.); to become excited; to become stirred up; to be proud; to be haughty; to be pompous
to sleep; to die; to rest (in peace); to lie idle (e.g. of resources); to lie unused; (arch.) to close one's eyes
untouched; unused; intact
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
to go past; to pass; to pass by
in the style of (esp. literary, artistic, etc. works); reminiscent of; attached or stretched on
entrance; entry; gate; approach; mouth
gate (for entry, boarding, etc.); gate; logic element
one plot (of land); one block (i.e. one city block); one area; one brush stroke; one kanji stroke
maintenance; servicing; putting in place; establishment; development
division; section; compartment; block; plot; lot
from out of nowhere; from who knows where
first arrival; first in race; suit of clothes
appearance; arrival; make one's appearance
armoring; armouring; armor; armour
to come along; to come around; to turn up; to arrive at the present; to get where one is; to have been doing something (for a period of time)
check; plaid; checking; monitoring; check (banking); cheque
part (esp. of the body); region; site; cut (of meat)
incidentally; taking the opportunity; while (you) are at it; on the occasion
to project; to stick out; to stand out