remodeling; remodelling; restructuring; modding
reinforcement; augmentation; strengthening; increase; buildup
stagnation; deposit; sediment; faltering; hesitation; pause
control (of a machine, device, etc.); control (over an opponent, one's emotions, etc.); governing; management
technical prowess; technical ability; technical finesse; technological prowess; technological capabilities
unexpected meeting; coincidence
close (e.g. friend); familiar; familiar (e.g. story); well-known (to one); close (relatives); closely related
near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly
gorilla (Gorilla spp., esp. western gorilla, Gorilla gorilla)
to finger; to touch; to make changes to; to tinker with; to dabble in; to do as a hobby
white knight; knight in shining armor
to grow; to spring up; to sprout; to cut (teeth)
to go away; to become more distant; to fade away; to be estranged
sentiment; sentimentality
opening and shutting; opening and closing
plain; frank; candid; open; direct; straightforward
to become sexually aware; to awaken to sex
every last one; one and all; from A to Z; as soon as; right after; no sooner (than)
really; very; extremely; (not) anything; (not) at all; (not) a bit
character; personality; (fictional) character; letter; character
leaving a decision to someone else (often of a meal to be selected by the chef); omakase
producer (film, TV, etc.)
brave; valiant; gallant; stirring; vigorous; rousing
even though; despite; when
consideration; concern; fear; worry; solicitude
several weeks; a few weeks
everyday; daily; ordinary; usual; routine; regular
to get; to secure; to learn; to master; to complete
public performance; exhibition in a foreign country
conquest (of a difficulty, illness, handicap, etc.); overcoming; bringing under control; subjugation; victory over
accident; incident; trouble; circumstances; reasons
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
the world of music; the music world