ordinary; average; common; normal; like the average person; like most people
to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
(on a) closer look; closer scrutiny; second look
eyes; expression of the eyes; area around the eyes; skin round one's eyes
shade; shadow; behind (something); other side; background; behind the scenes
to use up (all one's strength, ideas, etc.); to exert oneself; to do one's best
long (time that has passed); old (story)
ringing; throbbing violently
to one's heart's content; following one's heart's desires
detached building; solitary house; room detached from main house; separation from; loss of interest in; independence of
to entrust (a matter) to; to leave to; to abandon oneself to (e.g. pleasure); to yield to (e.g. anger); to devote oneself to
excuse me; pardon me; I'm sorry; thank you
in preparation (for); in case (of); in the lead-up (to)
residence; estate; grounds; premises; mansion
special training; intensive training; crash course
guidance; leadership; instruction; shido (disciplinary action for a minor infringement of the rules of judo)
severe; strict; hard (to do); difficult; intense (e.g. cold); harsh (weather)
as (for); for; in the capacity of
one too shy to actively join in the party; wallflower
proposal; proposition; suggestion
to have been decided (so) that; to have been arranged (so) that
advance arrangements; preparatory meeting; overlap (of a coat, etc.); (arch.) making something match exactly
ideal; perfect; most suitable; just right
example; simile; metaphor; allegory
to quiet; to calm down; to compose oneself; to settle down
meaning; significance; sense
day in question; appointed day; that very day; the day (of issue, publication, etc.)
dialogue; discussion; conversation; interaction
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together; both
foot; paw; leg; gait; pace; bottom structural component (i.e. radical) of a kanji; means of transportation
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.)
affected (appearance, attitude); stuck up; pompous; self-loving
claim; insistence; assertion; advocacy; emphasis; contention
at least; at most; (even) just
impressiveness; impact; force; intensity; appeal; strength
to bend backwards; to bend oneself back; to be taken aback
motor nerve; reflexes; athletic ability; motor coordination
to surpass; to outstrip; to excel
better; preferable; more; increase; (arch.) increase; (arch.) growth
possible; potential; practicable; feasible