look; glimpse; apparently; seemingly; (arch.) first meeting
café; cafe; coffeehouse; hostess bar (serving western alcoholic beverages; Taisho and Showa period)
(on a) closer look; closer scrutiny; second look
real; realistic; serious; non-joking; realtime blog; real world (cf. online games or social networking services)
to recommend; to endorse (e.g. a candidate); to infer (from); to deduce; to think (something) through; to ponder deeply
leader; reader; reading book; reader (i.e. someone who reads); microreader; dotted line (in printing)
major company; big company; front castle gate; force attacking the front of a castle
peace; security; tranquility; tranquillity
time; season; period; phase; stage
worldwide; global; international; world-famous; world-class
quality; value; nature; inherent quality; logical quality
quantity; amount; generosity; magnanimity; pramana; (in Indian philosophy) means by which one gains accurate and valid knowledge
bursting out (laughter); breaking out (applause); in a rush; in a surge; suddenly; all of a sudden
to lay in stock; to replenish stock; to procure; to learn; to find out; to take in
good story; heartwarming story; good prospect (e.g. marriage, business)
to reach one's ears; to come to one's knowledge; to hear about; to learn of (by chance)
ridiculously expensive; stupidly expensive
fan; enthusiast; lover (of); fan (e.g. electric)
reaffirmation; reconfirmation; revalidation
plus; addition; positive number; gain; advantage; anode
town planning; urban development; community development; creating a community
equal; equivalent; equals sign; equality sign; equals (as in "A equals B")
town; city; municipal; urban
chairman; moderator; toastmaster; master of ceremonies; chairperson; host (of a TV show, etc.)
first; firstly; first of all; Introduction; Preface
company; association; regional Chinese god of the earth (or a village built in its honour); counter for companies, shrines, etc.
entry (event, competition, etc.); applying for entry; registering to participate; entry (blog, database, etc.); post
pure white; blank (e.g. mind, paper)
to be peevish; to sulk; to pout
presence of other people; (in) public; (in) front of others
poor (at); weak (in); not very good (at); not one's cup of tea; not one's favorite
to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to set free; to let go; to fail to ...
on business; for business; business purpose