on the surface; ostensibly; superficially; apparently
to be in the news; to be talked about; to become a popular topic of conversation; to become the talk of the town; to become topical
till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)
heavy machinery; heavy equipment; heavy machine gun
private; confidential; informal; secret; (within the) family circle; (on the) inside
striking; remarkable; considerable
unpleasant; uncomfortable; creepy; spooky
to feel goodwill (towards); to wish someone well; to have a strong liking (for); to be emotionally involved
face; surface; mask (esp. a noh or kyogen mask)
strict prohibition; ban; interdiction
wrong; not good; hopeless; past hope; must not do
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
still; yet; more; still more; as ...; like ...
willingly; voluntarily; on one's own accord
to be annoying; to be troublesome
to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (a blunder); to disgrace oneself
belonging to (a group, organization, etc.); affiliation (with); being attached to; being under the control of
head; chief; leader; the greatest of all; the most excellent
strife; riot; (media) uproar; brouhaha; feud; tussle
reservation; appointment; contract; subscription; programming (e.g. a device); setting (e.g. a timer)
to look forward to something
to slouch; to stoop; to bend forward; to lean forward
to lower one's voice; to speak more softly
to slacken; to loosen; to relax; to slack off (e.g. one's work, attention); to not put one's heart in
(around the) neck; nape; collar (at the front)
to leave one's seat; to temporarily excuse oneself (from a meeting, etc.); to step outside; to be away (from one's desk, etc.)
to choose at one's own discretion; to choose when to do something; to estimate (the time for something)
deserted (esp. store, market, town, streets); quiet; inactive (business, trade, etc.); slack; idle; free
vote; ballot; label; ticket; tag
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of one's arrival); invitation
feigned; pretending (not to know)
black lustre; black luster
beginning; start; civilization; civilisation; enlightenment
mansion; palace; (arch.) nobleman; (arch.) noblewoman; (arch.) cabin (on a boat, carriage, etc.)
greatest treasure; most valuable asset; pride (of)
focus (of a lens); focal point; point (of a discussion, e.g. on-point, off-point)
eye; eyeball; eyesight; sight; look; stare; notice