somehow (or other); for some reason; without knowing why; something (or other); some ... or other
diligent; hardworking; healthy; fit; (arch.) faithful; (arch.) devoted
to put on weight; to gain weight; to grow fat; to get stout
to be clear (of a sight, sound, colour, etc.); to be bright; to be clear-headed; to be alert; to look upbeat; to be perky; to master (a skill)
piece; slice; cloth; sharpness; agility; counter for scraps, pieces, etc.
to become better; to improve
(school) subject; curriculum; course; item; heading; entry
short essay; pamphlet; tract
to be solved; to be resolved; to loosen; to come untied; to be removed (of restrictions); to be lifted (e.g. a ban)
to give the stamp of approval
aburaage; thin deep-fried slices of tofu; frying in oil; deep-fried food
kamaboko; steamed seasoned fish paste, usu. in a semicylindrical shape on a strip of wood and sliced to go in soup, etc.
consciousness; becoming aware (of); awareness; mano-vijnana (mental consciousness, cognizer of sensory information)
commodity; article of commerce; goods; stock; merchandise
thank you (for the meal); that was a delicious meal; thank you (for displaying lovey-dovey behaviour)
to call for somebody; to come for someone; to pick someone up
after having come this far; now that we've come this far
to be crowded with people; to be bustling with; to prosper; to flourish; to do thriving business
mall; maul (in rugby); mole; Moor; molding
movie theatre; movie theater; cinema
most recent work (e.g. book, film, etc.); latest work; latest offering
screening (a movie); showing; to screen a movie
throughout; all through; right through
story; tale; legend; plot; storyline
(being) worth seeing; impressive
work (e.g. book, film, composition, etc.); opus; performance; production
Japanese film; Japanese painting
supervision; control; superintendence; director; superintendent; supervisor
photography (still or motion); photographing; filming; shooting; (video) recording
way; method; means; resource; course
certain; sure; doubtless; I have no doubt; You can depend on it; It's a safe bet
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
various; varied; diverse; all sorts of
to appear ...; to look like ...; to seem ...; to have a trace of; to be tinged with
neighborhood; vicinity; environs; approaching
several; a number of; quantity; amount; counting; figures; number
star (usu. not including the Sun); planet (usu. not including Earth); star (glyph, symbol, shape); star (actor, player, etc.); small dot; spot; star point (in go)