outward appearance; looks
because; as; since; because of that; therefore; accordingly
madly in love; head over heels; fanatically doting; collapsed; out of spirits
to suit; to match; to become; to be like
medium (size); average (grade, level, etc.); in; within; during; while; currently (doing)
to hit hard; to punch hard; to give a hard blow; to wallop; to sock
to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.); to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.); to be suited to
moreover; furthermore; nevertheless; and yet
defense; defence; safeguard; protection
strength; power; proficiency; ability
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
to turn; to rotate; to go around; to circle; to make the rounds (of); to go around (several places); to go by way of
considerably; fairly; quite; rather; pretty
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude
alright; all right; right on; looking good; OK; okay
to step into (e.g. someone else's territory); to break into; to raid; to come to grips with; to get to the core of
point; tip; head (of a line); front; first; before; (the way) ahead
main hall; great hall; large hall; reception hall
ceiling; ceiling (e.g. of share price); ceiling price
picture; drawing; painting; image (TV, film, etc.); picture; footage
to draw; to paint; to depict; to describe; to picture in one's mind; to imagine
heavy (feeling, etc.); gloomy (weather, etc.); oppressive (atmosphere, etc.); stifling; strained
colour; color; hue; tints
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
centre; center; middle; capital; seat of government
large tree; big tree; huge tree
to give an impression; to make an impression
exterior; outside; outer; external; lateral
to put out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to reach (for); to try one's hand at (something new)
just barely; only just; at the very limit; at the last moment
lower part; substructure; subordinate (office); good and faithful servant
to be able to reach; to be within one's reach; to be able to afford; to be near (a certain age)
to fit (e.g. a pane into a frame); to set (e.g. a diamond); to plug in (to a formula); to entrap; to take (someone) in
round shape; circle; circular form
dial (of a meter, watch, etc.); face (of a clock); keyboard (on a typewriter, etc.); letter board (communication aid for people unable to speak); communication board
needle; pin; hook; stinger; thorn; hand (e.g. clock, etc.); pointer
three (long cylindrical things); three-of-a-kind (in a dealt hand)
counter for (small) things or pieces; counter for military units; (an) individual; one person; counter for years (of age difference); counter for school-years
numeral; digit; figure; number; a few characters
whirling; revolving; coiling around; winding around; working tirelessly; working hard
to surround; to encircle; to enclose; to fawn over (someone); to play up to; to curry favor with
to see to it that ...; to make sure that ...; to try to ...; to make an effort to ...
how many people; a number of people