to look out over; to survey (scene); to take an extensive view of
smallish; on the small side; somewhat small; short swing of a bat, racquet, etc.
far; distant; distant (past); remote (in time); distant (relationship or kinship); having little to do (with someone); far (from something else in quality, degree, etc.)
reasonably; fairly; hurriedly; in a rush; approximately; about
consent; assent; understanding; agreement; comprehension; grasp
(traffic) congestion; traffic jam; gridlock; delay; stagnation
so; therefore; accordingly; consequently; on those grounds; that is why
the four cardinal directions; north, east, south and west; surroundings; many countries; the whole world; all around; here and there
percent; per cent; percentage
mountain forest; forest on a mountain; forest land; mountains and forests
to be sufficient; to be enough; to be worth doing; to be worthy of; to do (the job); to serve
to go down and stand; to alight; to get down
origin; source; history; originally; from the start; by nature
these days; nowadays; recently; lately
power spot; spiritual hot spot; location said to be flowing with mystical energy
national holiday; public holiday
congestion; crush; crowding; confusion; disorder
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
hardly any; almost nonexistent; very little
equal; identical; the same; no different (from); just like; equivalent
railway station; train station; staging post on a highway (in pre-modern Japan); counter for railway stations and bus stations
circumference; outskirts; environs; (computer) peripheral
barely; narrowly; only just; with difficulty
to be crowded with people; to be bustling with; to prosper; to flourish; to do thriving business
(slowly and) carefully; without haste; thoroughly; deliberately; closely; meticulously
changeable; unsettled; inconstant; fickle (e.g. weather)
time; (the) hour; favourable time; opportunity; chance
often; again and again; frequently; repeatedly
weather forecast; weather report
difficult to ... (physically or emotionally); hard to ...
just as; right after; in the act of; as soon as; at that moment
to be crowded; to be packed; to be jammed
beat; palpitation; pulsation; throbbing
to quicken; to speed up; to gather speed
to garnish; to accompany (as a card does a gift); to add to as support; to prop up; to accompany (as an aid, guide, translator, etc.); (arch.) to mimic
counter; counting device; (service) counter (at a bank, store, etc.); counter (at a bar, cafe, etc.); bar; counter-attack (in soccer); counter
reception (desk); information desk; receptionist; receipt; acceptance
very; extremely; extreme; excessive; splendid; impressive
shelter; refuge; protected place