first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
confluence (of rivers); flowing together; joining; joining (of people, groups, parties, etc.); union; linking up
beginning; outset; first; onset
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
point (of a story, argument, etc.); key point; point; site; point (in scoring); point (in a loyalty program); points
there; the spot; the place; then and there; on the spot; immediately
judgment; judgement; divination; judgement
oilily; slimily; slipperily
stylish; smart; chic; (arch.) conceited; (arch.) cheeky
light (of movements); nimble; light-hearted; cheerful; taking a turn for the better (of an illness); receding of symptoms
talk (esp. by a talk-show host, or by a stage musician to the audience between songs); banter; talk show; toque
to warm (up); to heat (up); to sit on (an idea, plan, etc.); to keep to oneself; to renew (an old friendship); to take for oneself
while; even though; despite
without change; as is; just like; extremely similar; immediately; just after
for a moment; for a minute; for a while; for some time; for the time being; for now
walking; strolling; roaming; wandering; exploring
floatingly; driftingly; softly; gently; restlessly; uncertainly
destination; whereabouts; future; prospects
riding; ride; spread (of paints); -seater (e.g. two-seater); (getting into the) mood; (entering into the) spirit
in its entirety; whole; wholly
to go; to move (towards); to move through; to travel across; to go (well, badly, etc.); to proceed; to do (in a particular way)
point; tip; head (of a line); front; first; before; (the way) ahead
sensitivity; sensitiveness; sense (of ...)
assorted vegetables for sukiyaki (esp. green onion)
details; particulars; detailed; specific; close-up view (of a digitally displayed map); zoomed-in view
by myself; in person; by oneself
to think (about, of); to think over; to consider; to bear in mind; to think (that); to believe; to intend (to do)
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...; did not ...
far from; anything but; not at all ... but rather ...; let alone; to say nothing of; not to mention
farming out (all of a project) to subcontractors; hundred-percent outsourcing; leaving (a responsibility) entirely to someone else; offloading (a problem, work, etc.); wholesale delegation
horizontal (as opposed to vertical); side-to-side (as opposed to front-to-back); width; side (of a box, etc.); beside; aside
turning sideways; landscape orientation
to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish
furnished with; including; attached to; impression; appearance; luck; sociality
freedom; free; open; unrestricted
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
back; rear; background; behind the scenes
voice; singing (of a bird); chirping (of an insect); voice; opinion (as expressed in words); sound; sense (of something's arrival)
hustle and bustle; throng; crowd; congestion; traffic jam
distinction; differentiation; discrimination; difference
origin; source; basis; base; cause; (raw) material; ingredient
flapping (of a flag, fan, etc.); fluttering; pitter-patter (of footsteps); quickly (making progress); in quick succession
7th day of the month; seven days