to build up; to complete; to construct; to make up; to fabricate; to invent
door; gate; opening; title page
to open; to undo; to bloom; to unfold; to open (for business, e.g. in the morning); to be wide (gap, etc.); to widen
to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about
which (of three or more); well; now; c'mon
gorgeous; gaudy; dazzling; gay; resplendent
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
figure; form; appearance; dress; state; condition
force; vigor; influence; authority; impetus; momentum
beginning; start; civilization; civilisation; enlightenment
graceful; ladylike; modest; gentle; polite; quiet
smirkingly; broadly (grinning)
most of all; extremely; supremely
elegant; refined; polished; high-quality goods; first-class article
grown-up (manner, etc.); mature; adult
to set up (a house, store, etc.); to build; to have at the ready (e.g. a gun); to hold in preparation (e.g. a camera); to adopt a posture; to assume a stance; to put on an air
posture; pose; position; attitude; approach; stance
to incline one's head to the side (in doubt); to tilt one's head to the side (in confusion); to be puzzled
how about ...?; I wonder; I don't know
to suit; to match; to become; to be like
to lend a hand; to give a hand; to help; to extend a helping hand
to turn one's hand to; to reach out one's hand; to get involved in; to make a move on; to strike; to beat
to return (something); to restore; to turn over; to turn upside down; to pay back; to retaliate; to respond (with)
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
height (of body); stature
difference; variation; difference
given that ... it is only natural that ...; ... being the case, it is unavoidable that ...; (precisely) because ...; contrary to expectations ...
more; much more; step; rung; paragraph; passage
the front; honesty; uprightness; decency; normality
now (when it is already much too late); at this stage; afresh; anew; again
in the first place; to begin with; after all; anyway; beginning; start
representative; representation; delegation; switchboard number; main number
genuine article; real thing; real deal
certain; sure; doubtless; I have no doubt; You can depend on it; It's a safe bet
capsicum (Capsicum annuum, esp. the cultivated chili peppers); chili pepper (chile, chilli); cayenne; shichimi pepper
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?
(one's) favourite food; (one's) favorite food
utilization rate; usage rate; occupancy rate
thin; pale; light; watery; thin; weak (taste, etc.); little (affection, etc.) not much (of a presence)
to do up (hair); to dress; to arrange; to tie; to bind; to fasten
to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time