as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever
taking a breather; relaxation; rest; vent; ventilation opening
to illuminate; to shine a light on; to light up
stand; rest; setting (of a gem); mounting; stock (in grafting); counter for machines and vehicles; level (e.g. price level)
chief; main; principal; major
distorted; crooked; oval; elliptical shape; round, wooden container for cooked rice; oval coin
column; shaft; cylinder; round pillar (esp. in buildings)
hole; opening; pit; hollow; burrow; den; deficit
to dig; to excavate; to delve into; to dig up (vegetables, treasure, etc.); to mine (coal, ore, etc.); to top
sukashibori; fretwork; openwork
in the end; on top of that
(carved) statue; sculpture
(using) one's whole body; (putting in) all one's efforts; (exerting) all one's energies
work (e.g. book, film, painting, composition); piece; production; opus
princess; daughter of a nobleman
first place; first rank; units position (of a number)
voting; ballot; poll; vote
result; effect; performance; workmanship (of an article); execution; shape and quality
straight ball (pitch); direct (e.g. question); blunt
friendly; openhearted; sociable; amiable; good-humored; good-humoured
relaxed; familiar; easy to access; friendly
to touch; to come in contact with; to receive (e.g. visitor); to attend to; to receive (news); to get; to encounter
worship; adoration; admiration; cult
normally; ordinarily; by anyone's standards; by normal standards; without any issues; without any difficulty
at a loss for words; stumped for words
year by year; annually; every year; from year to year
result; consequence; consequently; as a result; as a result of; following
maintenance; servicing; putting in place; development; improvement
popularity; public favor; condition (e.g. market); tone; character
novel; story; (work of) fiction
three; three years of age
lottery; raffle; drawing (of lots); balloting
interested person; volunteer; supporter
to come to see; to come and see; to visit
to compete; to contend; to vie; to contest
pride; dignity; self-worth