what with this and that; for a number of reasons
leap; jump; stepping out into the wider world; becoming active on a wider stage; rapid progress; dramatic development
completely; all the way; altogether; bodily
speed; velocity; pace; velocity
(preparatory) meeting; briefing session; overlap (of a coat, etc.); (arch.) making something match exactly
to go fast; to drive fast; to speed
to be disordered; to be disarranged; to be discomposed; to be upset; to lapse into chaos (due to war, etc.)
(personal) appearance; (personal) grooming; essential skill; required knowledge
confluence (of rivers); flowing together; joining; joining (of people, groups, parties, etc.); union; linking up
thank you for waiting; sorry to have kept you waiting
sightseeing spot; tourist attraction
after all is said and done; no matter what people say; in the end; definitely; undeniably
castle (in place names); castle; fortress
to paint; to spread; to plaster; to apply (cream, lotion); to smear; to lacquer
stern; grave; austere; strict (e.g. security); severe; firm
once; before; formerly; never yet; never before; first time
rule; domination; direction; management; control (of one's destiny, public opinion, etc.); governing
to build; to construct; to erect; to build up (a reputation, position, fortune, etc.); to establish (a relationship, household, tradition, etc.); to lay (a foundation)
government office; public office
to transfer (to a different place, group, etc.); to change; to move to the next stage (of a plan, etc.); to divert (one's attention) to; to focus on (something different); to spend (time); to let (time) pass
impressiveness; impact; force; intensity; presence; appeal
rare; uncommon; not often seen
red; crimson; red-containing colour (e.g. brown, pink, orange); Red (i.e. communist); red light (traffic); red ink (i.e. in finance or proof-reading); (in) the red
to become less crowded; to thin out; to get empty; to be hungry
cooked rice; meal; food; one's living; livelihood
to lose focus; to let one's mind wander; to relax one's attention
charming; fascinating; attractive
food mall; restaurant area (of a department store, airport, etc.); restaurant floor
tsk-tsk (used to indicate that someone is mistaken); tut-tut
fake; improvisation (in jazz music, singing, etc.); ad-lib; feint (in American football)
a lot; a great deal; plentifully; properly; sufficiently; fully
student (esp. a university student)
fine food; high-quality food; gourmet; epicure; gastronome
town area; urban area; metropolitan area; built-up area
and (concurrently; e.g. chauffeur and secretary); in addition to; at the same time; cum (e.g. bedroom-cum-study)
izakaya; tavern, bar, etc. that also serves various dishes and snacks
taste; elegance; appearance; air; the likes of ...; lowly people such as ...
indeed; really; very; extremely; absolutely; certainly
to fire (gun, arrow, questions, etc.); to shoot; to set free; to release; to emit (e.g. light); to give off (e.g. a scent)
miss; failure; blank (e.g. lottery ticket)
locals; local inhabitants
to face on; to look out on to