a little; some; somewhat; amount; quantity; number
to melt into; to dissolve into; to merge into; to blend into (surroundings); to fit in; to adapt to
extra (e.g. in a film); supernumerary; extra; surplus; excess
firmly rooted; deep-seated
neighbour to the left (person, building, etc.)
to be of benefit; to be beneficial; to be useful; to do one good; to be good for one
(the) mainstream; main course (of a river); main stream
no exception; without exception; always the same
training period; residency (esp. medical); internship
one's social standing; one's position; one's place; one's station in life
many times over; often; repeatedly; time after time
diligent application (to work or study); cultivating one's character by studying hard; mutual encouragement (to improve); working hard together; friendly rivalry
astonished; shocked; amazed; astounded; aghast
face; looks; countenance; vestige; trace; reminder
to help (someone) out of trouble; to rescue; to save
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
great (quantity, amount, etc.); huge; enormous; serious
feelings; thoughts; meaning
to use as an intermediary; to worry; to mind; to care
as soon as ...; just after ...; immediately after ...; hurriedly; in haste; quickly
to be sad; to mourn for; to regret
special; particular; peculiar; unique
not to mention ...; needless to say ...; not to speak of ...; (arch.) negligent; (arch.) neglectful; (arch.) careless
focus; focal point; focus (of attention, a discussion, etc.); point at issue; focus
a little difficult; slightly hard; not feasible; not possible
reading; reading (of a kanji, esp. kun reading); reading (e.g. of a situation); insight
to bring someone happiness; to make someone happy
entirely; completely; all; nothing but
no matter (what, who, etc.); whether ... or ...; be
echo; reverberation; sound (esp. the distinctive sound of an object or activity, e.g. rain, gun, gallop, drum); noise; quality of a sound (e.g. a fine phrase, clear voice, resonant bell); feeling of a sound
less prominent one of a pair; less famous member (esp. of a comedy duo or group); (the one who is) not ...; the non-... one (of a pair)
to change; to alter; to reform; to correct; to examine; to check
first come, first served; the early bird catches the worm
(sound of) laughter; laughing voice
strangely; oddly; miraculously; mysteriously
unfavourable comparison; unfavorable comparison
proper; right; reasonable
thanks (for coming, helping, etc.); good work; see you; goodbye; tiredness; fatigue
way of speaking; intimation
head-on; to one's face; squarely; directly; flatly (e.g. refuse)
to spring; to bound; to be stimulated; to be encouraged; to pay handsomely; to splurge