safety zone; buffer (e.g. against defeat)
not yet known; unknown; strange
to creep up; to crawl up; to overcome (a bad situation); to rise (after a setback)
stylistic beauty; beauty of form; beauty derived from refined style; established trope; beloved stock formula (in entertainment); time-honored routine
lingering attachment; lingering affection; regret; reluctance; ruefulness
to close one's eyes; to lower one's eyelids; to shut one's eyes; to die; to breathe one's last
to rest; to suspend; to give relief
to stop; to halt; to have (someone) stay; to put up (a guest); to fasten; to pin
already completely (did, happened, etc.); already entirely
to be closed; to be blocked; to be clogged; to be plugged up; to be occupied; to be taken (e.g. accommodation)
control; restraint; suppression; constraint; curtailment; inhibition
calm, cool, and collected; level and calm
to be helpful; to be dependable; to stand by (someone)
to deepen; to heighten; to intensify
counter for colours; color; colour; (outward) appearance; look; (facial) expression; face
to inlay; to set; to stud (e.g. star-studded sky); to enchase (something) with; to mount (gems)
to rise (of smoke, steam, etc.); to go up
outfield; outfielder; outfield bleachers; third party; outsider
-less; lacking; non-existing
low-lying part of a city (usu. containing shops, factories, etc.); Shitamachi (low-lying area of eastern Tokyo near Tokyo Bay, incl. Asakusa, Shitaya, Kanda, Fukugawa, Honjo, Nihonbashi, Kyobashi and surrounds)
hiding place; hideout; refuge; retreat; hideaway
soliloquy; monologue; speaking to oneself
self-deprecating; self-mocking
clip-clop (esp. of geta); jingle-jangle (esp. of an old-fashioned shop doorbell); clink-clink (e.g. of metal on glass); clink-clank
bell (often a large hanging bell); chime
wallpaper; wallpaper; background image; desktop image
tobacco; cigarette; cigar; tobacco plant (Nicotiana tabacum)
to be somewhat stylish; to be somewhat chic
transactions; dealings; business
inside of a store (restaurant, café, etc.); store interior; on the premises
regular customer; regular patron; regular visitor; constant companion
neighbourhood; neighborhood; vicinity
(heavy) drinker; drunkard; tippler; boozer
to master (a skill); proprietor; manager; leader; chief; master (of arts, science, etc.); master (recording)
coming to a store (restaurant, bar, shop, etc.)
news programme; news program
appetizer or snack served with drinks; accompaniment to an (alcoholic) drink
relay; hook-up; relay broadcasting