half and half; fifty-fifty
companions; friends; comrades; mates; partners
aeroplane; airplane; aircraft
to connect (with a different flight, train, etc.); to make a connection; to change (planes, trains, etc.)
to attack; to assault; to assail
without cause; without reason
bright and clear (weather, sky, etc.); perfectly (fine weather); nicely dry (laundry, air, etc.); crisply (fried, cooked, etc.); frankly; open-heartedly
hot; warm; passionate; impassioned; on everybody's mind; on the radar
Kanto region (incl. Tokyo, Kanagawa, Saitama, Gunma, Tochigi, Ibaraki and Chiba prefectures)
head; lead; vanguard; first
tall figure; high stature
narrow; thin (sized); slender
stylish; smart; with a crack; crisply (e.g. fried, starched); tearing off; ripping off
every month; trite; commonplace; conventional
far away; far off; far; long ago; long before
to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen
back; backing; going backwards; background; backdrop; backhand; backer
to carry on one's back; to be burdened with; to take responsibility for; to have (something) in the background; to be in front (of something); to be conceited
actual existence; real existence; existing in real life
unable to take one's eyes off of something; having to keep a watchful eye on
blood relationship; consanguinity; blood relative
Chris; Kris; Kriss; Kurisu
manner; demeanour; demeanor; bearing
impossible to do (although wants to)
during; for the duration of
acknowledgement; acknowledgment; understanding (e.g. "please be understanding of the mess during our renovation"); noting
formal; strict; ceremonious; stiff
faithful; devoted; loyal; honest; true
(clenched) fist; knuckles
public and private; official and personal; government and people
taking (a suspect to the police); dragging (someone) away
way of talking; speaking style