(confronting a problem, etc.) head-on; directly; outright; (lit.) from the front
to be opposite; to face each other; to confront (an issue); to face
to watch steadily; to stare
seeming ...; appearing ...; -ish; like a ...; typical of ...
relatively; comparatively
what!; oh; what the heck; what the; damn
look (in someone's eyes); expression (of the eyes); eyes
not caring; not giving a damn
sincere; honest; faithful
to listen in; to eavesdrop
to drive in (e.g. nail, stake); to hammer in; to hit (a ball, etc.); to drive; to fire into (e.g. a crowd); to launch (e.g. missiles); to input (data)
everyone; anyone; no one; nobody
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
taking part on the spur of the moment; participating without registering beforehand; last-minute entrant; specking on flower petals
tone (of voice); manner of talking
considerably; not a little; in no small numbers
to receive; to get; to catch (e.g. a ball); to be struck by (wind, waves, sunlight, etc.); to sustain (damage); to incur (a loss); to undergo (e.g. surgery)
even a little; any at all; if only a little; no matter how little
desire; wish; request; entreaty; prayer; (written) application
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
classical music; classic; classical; classic (work); the classics
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
not the time for; not the place for; far from; anything but; ... is out of the question; ... isn't the word for it
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
habit (often a bad habit, i.e. vice); tendency; peculiarity; idiosyncrasy; crease; wrinkle
by myself; in person; by oneself
to move; to shift; to inspire; to rouse; to change; to alter; to operate
blank; blank space; gap; time spent not doing something (e.g. working, practicing)
itself; one's own body; oneself; originally; naturally
to be buried; to be covered; to overflow; to be crowded; to be repaid (e.g. debt); to be replenished
skillful; skilled; proficient; flattery
position; situation; viewpoint; standpoint; point of view
(sudden) change; reversal; turn-around; coming from behind (baseball)
cowardly; craven; unfair; mean; sneaky
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
entertainer (esp. boy band or girl group member) whose image is manufactured to cultivate a dedicated consumer fan following; Japanese idol; (cultural) icon; idol; idol (object of worship); image
congestion; crush; crowding; confusion; disorder
complex; complicated; intricate; mixed (feelings)
shaking; trembling; pitching; disturbance; unrest; agitation
to cry; to weep; to sob; to howl
to breathe out; to breathe; to tell (a lie); to use (foul language); to vomit; to throw up
rain; rainy day; rainy weather; the November suit (in hanafuda)
umbrella; parasol; something shaped like an umbrella or a conical hat; shade (of a lamp); mushroom cap