to make a decision; to draw a conclusion; to give a judgement; to hand down a verdict; to let go down; to lower; to do oneself
frightening; scary; (arch.) extreme; (arch.) exaggerated; (arch.) huge
to narrow; to reduce; to contract
leading; foremost; preeminent; outstanding; one of the best
reflection; reconsideration; introspection; regret; repentance; remorse
to build up; to establish; to form; to become (a state); to accomplish; to achieve; to change into
to grow; to cultivate; to wear a beard
restlessly; in continuous motion
to yield; to give way to; to make way for
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
artificial; man-made; human work; human skill; artificiality
amiability; friendliness; fondness (of someone); affection; compliments; civilities
to train; to teach; to acquire (information); to learn; to stock; to stock up on
prosperous; flourishing; popular; widespread; active; lively
companion; comrade; escort; member of a party; fellow traveller; fellow traveler
to gape; to open one's mouth wide
as if it weren't already enough
absentmindedness; peace of mind
axis; shaft; center; centre; stalk; stem
jewel box; jewelry box; jewelry case; casket
to boil well; to stew; to simmer (for a long time); to cook (various ingredients) together
transfer (trains, buses, etc.); change; switch (to another ideology, party, system, method, etc.); change; switching (stock); chromosomal crossover
to raise; to bring to (someone's attention); to appeal to (reason, emotions, etc.); to work on (one's emotions); to complain; to sue (a person)
to gather (attract, receive) attention; to have a high profile; to gain prominence; to become popular
reserve; reticence; unfriendliness; estrangement
rural area; countryside; the sticks; hometown
city; Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly
older brother and younger sister
in the company of; accompanied by ...; as a group comprising ...; likes of ...