to tie; to bind; to bear (fruit); to close (e.g. deal); to confirm; to connect (two distant places); to close tightly
nature; natural; spontaneous; naturally; spontaneously
declaration of war; proclamation of war
to have meaning; to be meaningful
to shine; to glitter; to sparkle
at a disadvantage; in an unfavourable position; having poor prospects; standing little chance
in spite of; nevertheless; although; despite; no matter the; regardless of
to attract public attention; to create a stir; to arouse interest
to stay on (e.g. at one's friends house); to remain in the same neighborhood
being in love with an idol, actor, etc.; fan who is in love with an idol, actor, etc.
group engaged in some activity (players, companies, forces, etc.)
to be sad; to mourn for; to regret
to recommend; to endorse (e.g. a candidate); to infer (from); to deduce; to think (something) through; to ponder deeply
to give (esp. to someone of lower status); to bestow; to provide; to afford; to assign; to cause
vivid (memory, description, etc.); fresh; graphic; fresh (blood, scar, etc.); still new; recent
surface; face (i.e. the visible side of an object); front (of a building, etc.); obverse side (i.e. "head") of a coin; outside; exterior; appearance
to be anxious or concerned about; to ponder (anxiously); to fear; to investigate; to consider; to plan
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
praise; admiration; commendation; approbation
profit; advantage; benefit; rebirth in paradise, entering nirvana
argument; discussion; dispute; controversy
prejudice; bias; distorted view
promotion; encouragement; fostering; unwanted help (usu. unintentionally harmful); unnecessary help
criticism; judgement; judgment; comment
pain; anguish; distress; suffering; hardship
close-up; bringing attention (to); bringing to the fore; putting under close scrutiny
positive (e.g. thinking); positive (photography); positive (electrical polarity)
yes and no; for and against
both; both sides; both parties
little girl; maiden; young lady; (arch.) female between 17 and 20 years old (ritsuryo period)
unpleasant feelings (e.g. hatred, disgust, revulsion, fear)
courageous; brave; bold; valiant
to represent; to signify; to reveal; to show; to express; to make widely known
majority group (party, faction)
(verbal) abuse; denunciation; disparagement; vilification; scathing criticism
anonymity; using an assumed name
in succession; one by one
to feel depressed; to be down
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous