dramatic (improvement); remarkable (difference); marked; (far) better; exceptional
to decrease (in size or number); to diminish; to abate
while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily
specific; particular; designated; specifying; designating; identifying
inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach; heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature)
inside; within; while (e.g. one is young); during; among; amongst; in (secret, chaos, poverty, etc.)
in; on; at (place); as for; regarding
uncomfortable; ill at ease; not feel at home
now; the present time; just now; another; more
lack of relation (to); independence (of)
(outward) appearance; (proper) format (e.g. of an essay); form; appearances; decency; lip-service
to keep; to preserve; to hold; to last; to endure; to keep well (food)
to need; to call for; to require
exceedingly; extremely; decisively
rational; reasonable; logical
doing things at one's own pace (e.g. slower than others); doing things one's own way (esp. in an inconsiderate manner)
thinking; thought; idea; notion; intention; plan
owner; proprietor; possessor (e.g. of talent, beauty, etc.)
to be seen; to be in sight; to look; to seem; to come
surely; undoubtedly; sternly; severely; having no slack; rigid
normal; ordinary; normally; ordinarily; local train; train that stops at every station
to desire; to wish for; to expect; to see; to command (a view of)
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...; did not ...
dark; dull; unsatisfactory; dissatisfying; unattractive; unappealing
crowd of people; great number of people; in great numbers
to collect; to assemble; to gather
equation; formula; ceremony; style; (arch.) enforcement regulations (of the ritsuryo)
reception (e.g. wedding); banquet; celebration; party
to convey; to report; to transmit; to communicate; to tell; to impart
good; advantage; sake; purpose; consequence; result
to wear (in modern Japanese, from the shoulders down); to put on; to bear (guilt, etc.)
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; shapely; neatly; cleanly; without trouble; clearly
to open; to undo; to bloom; to unfold; to open (for business, e.g. in the morning); to be wide (gap, etc.); to widen
décolleté; décolletage; robe décolletée; low-cut dress; low-cut (neckline style); décolleté
to decorate; to ornament; to display; to exhibit; to mark (e.g. the day with a victory); to adorn (e.g. the front page)
to learn; to acquire knowledge; to carry; to wear (clothes, etc.); to put on
standard item; usual thing; (a) classic; basic item (with stable demand); staple goods