to surround; to encircle; to besiege; to lay siege to; to play (go, shogi, etc.)
to lie down; to stretch out; to lie ahead (of danger, difficulty, etc.); to lie in wait
public (facilities, service, etc.); communal
colour; color; complexion; skin colour; look (on one's face); expression; appearance
black with hints of blue (as in a bruise); bluish black
to paint; to plaster; to lacquer; to varnish; to spread; to smear
appearance; shape; form; atmosphere; look; feel
extreme logic; extreme argument; unreserved argument
strength; intensity; strong (e.g. glasses); powerful (e.g. lens); intense (e.g. fear)
output (electrical, signal, etc.)
individuality; personality; quirk; idiosyncrasy; character; individual characteristic
miniaturization; miniaturisation; downsizing
(the) mainstream; main course (of a river); main stream
generation (e.g. power); sending a telegram; telegraphing
thickheaded; slow-witted; phlegmatic; slow (of one's movements); sluggish
excellent article; fine item; rare beauty; masterpiece; gem
engineer; technical expert; technician; craftsperson
miniaturization technology
study; research; investigation
only because ...; definitely not; certainly not; if actually
in good health; alive and well; going strong
to make an onslaught (on); to close in (on)
by the way; in this connection; incidentally; in passing
precipitous; rugged; inaccessible; grim; severe; stern
few; a little; scarce; insufficient; seldom
the other day; a few days ago
urgent; requiring quick (response)
to stiffen; to become stiff
early; soon; quickly; swiftly; rapidly
to disappear into; to be lost in; to do something under the cover of (confusion, etc.); to be almost indistinguishable; to be confusingly similar; to be diverted from (negative emotions, etc.)
just past noon; afternoon