form; shape; figure; visage
very hard; with utmost effort; as hard as one can; with all one's might; for dear life; eagerly
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
drawing; picture; diagram; sight; scene
to imagine; to picture; to figure; to see
instead of; in place of; as a substitute for; in exchange for; in return for; to make up for
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
present location; current location; "you are here" (on map)
when it comes to ...; where ... is concerned; if it's the case that ...; if it turns out that ...; if it's true that ...
the five elements (in Japanese philosophy: earth, water, fire, wind and void); five great wisdom kings
town; city; municipal; urban
one; for one thing; only; (not) even; just (e.g. "just try it"); some kind of; one type of
candidate; contender; prospect; candidacy; candidature; nomination
to rise; to go up; to enter (esp. from outdoors); to come in; to enter (a school); to advance to the next grade; to get out (of water)
given that ... it is only natural that ...; ... being the case, it is unavoidable that ...; (precisely) because ...; contrary to expectations ...
inscrutable; incomprehensible
idea; conception; way of thinking; approach; expression
to arrive at (e.g. a decision); to reach (a stage); to lead to (a place); to get to; in the extreme case of; (arch.) to come
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
speaking by proxy; speaking for (someone else); payment by proxy; compensation by proxy; acting for (someone else); carrying out (on someone's behalf)
thought; consideration; thinking
speed; velocity; pace; velocity
to engage (with); to be in gear (with); to bite each other; to be on the same wavelength
direction; way; person; lady; method of; manner of; care of ...
no objection; nothing to criticize; nothing to criticise
valuation; appraisal; evaluation; appreciation; recognition; acknowledgement
one eye; one of one's eyes
to close (one's eyes); to shut
a little; some; somewhat; amount; quantity; number
thereabouts; vicinity; that area; that situation; those circumstances
to be caught; to be arrested; to hold on to; to grasp; to find (e.g. proof); to get (e.g. a taxi)
minimum; lowest; minimal; least
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
complexion; one's colour; one's color; countenance; expression; one's face
(some) more; even more; longer; further
by no means; never!; something unexpected; emergency; (arch.) currently; (arch.) for the time being
astonishment; amazement; surprise; fright; shock
to compare; to make a comparison; to compete; to vie
understanding; comprehension; appreciation; sympathy
reason; cause; circumstances
country; state; region; national government; central government; home (i.e. hometown, home country); (arch.) province (of Japan)
to cross over; to cross; to pass through; to exceed; to surpass; to be more (than)