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)
fixed period; fixed term; regular; periodic; fixed-term commuter pass; fixed-term deposit
to carry on one's back; to burden oneself (e.g. with debts, responsibilities, etc.)
number display; caller ID (on telephones)
to close one's eyes partly; to squint; to smile with one's whole face; to smile sweetly (at); to look fondly (at)
cruel; hard-hearted; harsh; unkind
dull; uninteresting; insignificant; unimportant; absurd; foolish
argument; discussion; dispute; controversy
to buy a replacement; to replace (with a new purchase)
consideration; examination; investigation; study; scrutiny; discussion
display; (computer) display; monitor
to step on; to tread on; to set foot on (e.g. foreign soil); to stand on; to experience; to undergo; to follow (rules, principles, etc.)
paying for one's mistakes; getting one's just deserts; suffering the consequences (of one's own actions); reap what you sow
reading; reading (of a kanji, esp. kun reading); reading (e.g. of a situation); insight
right away; without delay; as soon as possible; very soon
bargaining point; terms of exchange; conditions for meeting a demand
to have a bad time; to go through a bitter experience; to get into trouble; to get hurt; to suffer
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
depression; melancholy; dejection; gloom; despondency
sincere; honest; faithful
to concede one is entirely in the wrong (for the sake of argument)
main constituent; core; nucleus; subject
tingling; stinging; pungently
circuitous; roundabout; indirect
to press a question; to cross-examine
to complain; to make a complaint
neighboring town; neighbouring town; adjacent town
in a ward; within the ward; within the zone; within the district
to throw violently against; to slam against; to strike; to thrust at someone (e.g. a letter)
it's no big deal; it's no problem; it's nothing to worry about; safe (and sound); all right
radio (communication); wireless; not using wires
(outward) appearance; (proper) format (e.g. of an essay); form; appearances; decency; lip-service
it's OK to ...; it's best to ...; it's alright to ...
to deal a blow in return; to hit back; to punch back; to reject; to send back
designation; specification; assignment; appointment; pointing at
period of time; time slot; time zone
to board (a train, plane, etc.); to get into (a car); to get on (a bus); to march into; to enter; to arrive (at, in)
at the window; by the window; next to the window
departure (of a train, car, etc.); starting; leaving
use; exercise (of one's right, authority, power, etc.)