to line up; to stand in a line; to rival; to match; to equal
one face; one surface; the whole surface; one aspect; one side; (on) the other hand; one broad, flat object
drawer; withdrawal (of money from an account); variety of knowledge and experience useful for handling things impromptu
to bury; to embed; to implant
tree; shrub; bush; wood; timber
frame; framework; border; box; limit; restriction; category
tool; implement; means; furniture
as a test; as an experiment; by way of experiment; by way of trial; tentatively
to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
tightly (packed); densely; closely; crammed
variegated; varicoloured; varicolored; multi-coloured; multi-colored; diverse
to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
to take out; to get out; to put out; to reveal; to submit (e.g. thesis); to turn in; to publish
I'm off; see you later; to go (and then come back)
to cease; to desist; to cut it out; to lay off (an activity); to drop (a subject) to abolish; to resign
deadly serious; deadly earnest
house; residence; family; household; lineage; family name
addressing (someone) without using a suffix such as "-san" or "-chan" (considered impolite)
power; might; authority; influence
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
place; spot; address; district; area; one's house; point
show (of power, ability, etc.); exhibition; demonstration; display; manifestation
for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first
man; male; masculine gender
to come along; to come around; to turn up; to arrive at the present; to get where one is; to have been doing something (for a period of time)
to notice; to recognize; to recognise; to become aware of; to perceive; to realize
troubled face; worried expression
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
I see; that's right; indeed
person; character; one's character; one's personality; able person; talented person
essential; important; crucial; vital; main
the person in question; the person themselves; said person
beautiful face; good looks; beauty
older brother; elder brother
to compare; to make a comparison; to compete; to vie
ordinary; common; commonplace; mediocre; unremarkable; undistinguished
to be seen; to be in sight; to look; to seem; to come
now; soon; already; yet; further; more
clearing one's throat; cough
to catch sight of; to come into view; to happen to see
to address (someone); to accost a person; to talk (to someone); to begin to talk; to start a conversation
slowly; quietly; steadily; soon; momentarily; before long
one's line of sight; one's gaze; one's eyes (looking); glance; gaze; look
to send; to forward; to hand over (e.g. money)
all; altogether; entirely; exactly like; just like; spitting image of