falling heavily (of rain, snow, etc.)
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
answer; reply; response; answer; solution; result
part; assigning (allotment of) parts; role; duties
on the road; on the street; in the street; on the way
to be raised (e.g. child); to be brought up; to grow (up)
too much; excessively; too
zealous; enthusiastic; ardent; fervent; keen; eager
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
to furnish with; to equip with; to prepare for; to make preparations for; to possess (all that is needed); to be endowed with
famous product; special product; speciality; specialty
main temple; main building of a shrine; alternate name for the Shishiden; Hall for State Ceremonies; central building of a palace; State Chamber
rumor that appears to be quite true (rumour)
grace; refinement; elegance; daintiness
dainty; delicate (e.g. fingers); fine; sensitive; delicate (feelings, sense, etc.); subtle
opposite side; opposition
direction; way; point of the compass; cardinal direction; method; means
storm; tempest; uproar; hullabaloo; storm (e.g. of protest)
for some reason or other; somehow; whatsitsname; what-you-call-it; and so on; and you know the rest
to get up; to rise; to wake up; to be awake; to occur (usu. of unfavourable incidents); to happen
to be heard; to be audible; to be said to be; to be reputed
next (e.g. "next April"); forthcoming; coming; to come; to arrive; to be due to
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
whole area; whole region; stretch (of land); tract; belt
defense; defence; guard; policing; security
order; system; structure; set-up; organization; organisation
strengthening; intensifying; reinforcement; enhancement; solidification
attention; notice; care; caution; advice; warning
generally; in the main; (more or less) everything; all parts; ordinary; usual
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
new face; newcomer; rookie; modern humans (from Cro-Magnon man onwards)
superior; first-class; excellent; (that's) just fine!; bring it on!
to step aside; to move (i.e. out of the way); to make way