too; also; still; as before; even so; either way
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
being clearheaded; having a keen (sharp, brilliant) mind
many; numerous; various; large number of
standard; set; routine; decided
speech; words; one's lines; remarks
to become serious; to take something seriously (joke, teasing); to become irritated or angry (usu. at something trivial); to get worked up
bitter smile; wry smile; strained laugh; sarcastic laugh
elegant; lively but restrained; quietly beautiful
apart from that; other than that; leaving that aside; more importantly; more ... than that; but
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
to sit down; to take a seat
very interesting; of great interest
location (e.g. of film shoot); remote (shoot at a remote location)
publicity; advertisement; advertising; propaganda
smiling; beaming; radiant; bright; cheerful
to make (tea, coffee, etc.); to brew a beverage (with hot water)
September; ninth month of the lunar calendar
succession to another's professional name
(fighting) spirit; motivation; shout (for getting in the right mood to deal with something, etc.); cheer; kiai; short shout when performing an attacking move
meeting face-to-face; seeing in person; facing (each other); opposing (traffic, etc.); confronting
department (in an organization); division; club; part; component; category
to be opposite; to face each other
yearning; longing; aspiration; adoration; admiration
true to one's name; living up to one's name
stage (theatre, theater); scene or setting (e.g. of novel, play, etc.)
frequently; repeatedly; eagerly; keenly; hard; terribly
sticking (in one place, position, etc.); settling; becoming established (of a custom, system, etc.); taking hold; fixation (photography); fixing
(outward) looks; features; face; countenance; expression
to become tense; to be tightened; to become firm (e.g. body)
which reminds me ...; come to think of it ...; now that you mention it ...; on that subject ...; so, if you say ...
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
next (to); adjoining; adjacent; house next door; neighbouring house; next-door neighbour