to excel; to surpass; to exceed; to outweigh; to preponderate
silver hair; gray hair; grey hair
to yell; to shout; to scream; to bawl
back and front; inside and outside; inside out (e.g. clothing); double-dealing; two faces (cf. two-faced); outward appearance and actual condition
among (other things); especially; particularly; inter alia; above all (else)
workmanship; craftsmanship; grades; results; quality (e.g. of a crop); dealings
godsend; lifesaver; timely offer; windfall
to take seriously; to take someone at their word; to believe (to be true)
tough; stubborn; determined; severely; heavily; hard
meek; gentle; modest; praiseworthy; admirable
strong-willed; strong of heart
astonished; shocked; amazed; astounded; aghast
quick; speedy; prompt; rapid; swift
holiday; day off; sleep; rest; good night
to drive (something) into; to strike into; to throw into; to toss into; to mix; to wear (a sword)
mystery; something inexplicable; unfathomable (of a Buddha's abilities); 10^64 (or 10^80)
recommendation; advice; suggestion; encouragement
false report; incorrect report; misinformation; false alarm
strange incident; unusual occurrence; rare event; grave (and unexpected) incident; serious event; accident
flying; leaping; zero; naught; flying fish (esp. the Japanese flying fish, Cypselurus agoo); running out of points (zero or fewer)
pretty; charming; lovely; adorable
shuddering; shivering; trembling; being horrified; being disgusted
to draw in; to take in; to retract; to withdraw; to take back (e.g. words)
wrapping; lapping (i.e. grinding, polishing)
indifferent; half-hearted; dispirited; listless
to extol; to laud; to sing the praises of
return gift; return favour; revenge; change (in a cash transaction)
simple and honest; unsophisticated; simpleminded; naive; unspoiled
determination; resolution
to rest one's chin in one's hands
to leave one's seat; to temporarily excuse oneself (from a meeting, etc.); to step outside; to be away (from one's desk, etc.)
provision; supply; payment; allowance; grant
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
strawberry (esp. the garden strawberry, Fragaria x ananassa); 15,000 yen
to become stiff (of muscles); to get absorbed in; to develop a passion for; to be elaborate; to be intricate
dainty; delicate (e.g. fingers); fine; sensitive; delicate (feelings, sense, etc.); subtle