wide open (of eyes); large and bright (eyes)
often; again and again; over and over again; repeatedly; frequently
really; truly; very; extremely; exceedingly; sincerely
repeatedly; frequently; over and over; exceedingly; sincerely; very much
official letter (from the Emperor, Prime Minister, etc.); personal message; handwritten letter; autograph letter
just when (one is about to ...); just as; the very moment when; on the point of
other party; other side; ahead; in front; destination
plate (e.g. nameplate, license plate); plate (dish); (tectonic) plate; (home) plate; pitcher's mound; plate; plate
crown (of a watch); stem; canon (of a bell); something in the shape of a dragon's head (esp. a helmet crest)
multiplication table; times table
prattle; broken language; halting language; baby talk; imperfect speech; smattering
name and address (on an envelope, etc.); (addressee's) name; addressee
phrase (verse, line); one haiku-poem
contribution (furthering a goal or cause); services (to a cause); paying tribute; tribute
to attract attention; to come into the limelight
(establish) friendly (cordial) relations (with, between); (form) friendship (e.g. with a nation)
to begin to open; to come out; to smile broadly; to come apart at the seams (clothes)
nail; spike; tack; rivet; brad; (pachinko) pin
godsend; lifesaver; timely offer; windfall
sweet-smelling; fragrant; aromatic; good (reputation, condition, results, etc.); favorable
bed of nails; bed of thorns; bed of needles
vast and blue (e.g. ocean); dusky; shadowy
port city; harbour city; harbor city
airspace incursion; airspace violation
firmly; flatly; definitely (wrong, different, etc.); absolutely; by far; far and away
bounce; spring; momentum; impetus; moment; instant
barren; sterile; infertile; unproductive (e.g. discussion); fruitless
exchange (of words, views, punches, cups, etc.); give-and-take; reply; answer; response
public order; public peace; public security; law and order
one step higher; one better; cut above; one up
landing on water; hitting the water; splashdown
operation (of a ship or aircraft route); service; navigation; flight
speaking tube; voice pipe
taking a breather; relaxation; rest; vent; ventilation opening
beach; seashore; seaside; coast
white flag; truce flag; surrender flag