to resemble; to look like; to be like; to be alike; to be similar; to take after
aroma; fragrance; scent; smell
smell; scent; aura; whiff; faint, mist-like pattern along the temper line of a Japanese sword
to dilute; to water down; to thin; to soften (e.g. a statement, impression, etc.); to weaken (e.g. an effect); to tone down
because; the reason is; if you want to know why
to have one's name entered (in a list)
severe; strict; hard (to do); difficult; intense (e.g. cold); harsh (weather)
large; big; great; prominent; -sized; as big as; university
directions; instructions; orders; command
deep blue; bright blue; ghastly pale; pallid; white as a sheet
to take out; to produce; to pick out; to fetch; to retrieve
friendly fire; killing each other by mistake; internecine strife
to leave word; to leave a message
counter seat; seat at the counter
to go through; to pass through; to get through; to cut across
to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on)
close to the wall; alongside the wall
until now; till now; up to now; up to the present; so far
to notice; to realize; to be attentive; to be scrupulous; to regain consciousness; to come to (one's senses)
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
state (of affairs); situation; appearance; look(s); sign; indication
suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly
than; rather than; instead of; from; out of; except
previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee
tightly; closely; exactly; precisely; suddenly (stopping); perfectly (suited)
fixing (in place); being fixed (in place); fixing (e.g. salary, capital); keeping the same; fixation (histology); user name (on an online forum like 2ch where the majority of users post anonymously)
slight movement; slight tremor; quiver
(TV) comedian; performer (esp. of a traditional art); entertainer; talented person; accomplished person
Mr; Mrs; Miss; politeness marker
to wear (from the shoulders down); to put on; to take (the blame, responsibility); to bear
manner; way; appearance; air; custom; convention; folk song (genre of the Shi Jing)
nobility; aristocracy; peerage
clothing; costume; outfit; garment; dress
shape; form; appearance; style; state; situation