far from; anything but; not at all ... but rather ...; let alone; to say nothing of; not to mention
excavation; exhumation; digging up; discovery (of a new fact, talent, etc.); finding; unearthing
blue sky; skyrocketing (of prices); having no limit; the sky being the limit
infinity; infinitude; eternity; infinite; limitless
macrocosmos; macrocosm; the universe; the cosmos
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to hug; to have (a thought or feeling); to hold; to harbour (suspicion, doubt, etc.)
last night; the previous night; night before (Christmas, etc.); eve (of festival, major event, etc.)
festival; feast; carnival; matsuri
to talk about; to speak of; to recite; to chant; to indicate; to show
to be bound (by feelings); to be fettered (by); to be overcome (by); to be moved (by); to be touched (by)
blunder; bungle; clumsiness
free (of restraint, controls, etc.); free (of charge); freelance; independent; freelancer; one-size-fits-all; free skating
living in obscurity; lying low; remaining unnoticed
praiseworthy; commendable; laudable; strange (person); weird; odd
pity; sympathy; compassion; affection; love
cute; adorable; dear; precious; innocent; childlike
how about ...?; what about ...?; I wonder; I don't know
just to make sure; just to be sure; for confirmation; just in case; for caution's sake; by way of precaution
self-responsibility; on one's own responsibility; at one's own risk
no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine
complaint; grumbling; objection; phrase; words; expression
promise; agreement; appointment; engagement; convention; rule
OK; okay; fine (without); not needed; unnecessary
negotiable; further discussion needed
flagstaff decorated with ivory carried by the emperor or a general
to be; to come; to go; to be (doing)
suddenly; in a flash; quickly; conspicuously; prominently; showily
to repair; to mend; to change; to alter; to put back; to put away; to cure
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
sudden change; complete change
charge; rush; dash; assault; attack
being much talked about; creating a stir; being the talk of town
spot; dot; place; location; (airport) apron; spot advertisement; spot advertising
to put (into); to put away (in); to include (in an anthology, catalogue, etc.); to contain; to achieve (results, success, etc.); to obtain; to accept (a gift or money)
to go; to come; to lose; to be defeated; to be stumped (by); to be at a loss; to visit (a shrine, grave, etc.)
team of reporters; news crew
monopoly; monopolization; exclusivity; hogging; keeping to oneself
explanation; commentary; exposition; elucidation
way of talking; speaking style
mass communication; mass media
lye; harsh taste; bitter taste; scum (on a soup, broth etc.); (excessive) self-assertiveness; strong individuality
to be cloying; to be sick and tired with; to be disgusted with; to stink