averaging; levelling (off); equalization; standardization; balance
to make a circle (of a motion, arrangement, etc.); to move (e.g. one's head) in a circle; to form (the shape of) a circle; to draw a circle
quadrilateral; quadrangle; tetragon
to begin to write; to begin writing; to begin to draw; to begin drawing; to begin painting
distortion (often used for caricature in manga, etc.); deformation
moment by moment; hour by hour
lukewarm; tepid; disagreeably warm (e.g. bath)
plunking (down something heavy); flumping (into a chair)
show; exhibition; spectacle
audience; spectator; spectators
to polish up; to shine up
historic ruins (remains, relics); archeological site
able; capable; competent; talented; efficient
bang; bam; noontime signal gun (carried out early Meiji to Taishō); noon gun; last round in a game of 12 rounds; precisely
deep pool; deep water; abyss; depths (e.g. of despair, etc.); grip (e.g. of death)
to feign ignorance; to pretend one doesn't know
original plan; original bill; original motion; draft
closing up shop (for the day); stopping business; going out of business
bulletin board; notice board; billboard; roadside sign; sign on a post, usu. wooden, esp. containing information about a sight, warning, congratulations, etc.
to turn inside out; to turn the other way; to turn (something) over
trickling (of water); flickering (of fire); darting about (e.g. a small animal); scampering about
to have a drink; to have a few drinks
inside out; upside down; flip side; opposite; contrary
in a lively way; vividly; freshly; animatedly; actively; energetically
to stay on (e.g. at one's friends house); to remain in the same neighborhood
ward; borough; city (in Tokyo); district (e.g. electoral); section; zone (e.g. postal)
ordering (materials); placing an order; order
to value; to prize; to esteem; to respect
separation (e.g. of rubbish when recycling); classification; discrimination; division; distinction
to head towards; to direct one's steps to
to feel blessed to be in one's position; to be thankful for one's good fortune
bye-bye; good-bye; see you; saying goodbye; parting
drinking bout; merrymaking
to put effort into; to strain; to put strength into; to put forth effort
keyword; key word; clue word; keyword; search term; indexing term
stigma; dishonour; dishonor; infamy
sense of values; values; value system
after all is said and done; no matter what people say; in the end; definitely; undeniably
to stand on end; to bristle up; to be ruffled
all; whole; entire; complete (set); in total
to attract attention; to come into the limelight
to interrupt (a story, etc.); to bend at the waist
chill; the shivers; shivering fit; cold; coldness; cold air
bits and pieces; frizzily (as in perm)
to get strong; to gain strength
one's post; place of work; workplace