to float; to be suspended; to rise to the surface; to appear; to come to mind; to have inspiration
to be ruined; to go under; to perish; to be destroyed
townscape; street (of stores and houses); (look of) stores and houses on street
worn-out; ragged; crumbling; dry and crumbly; falling (in drops or clumps); scattering
to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish
sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly
to examine someone's expression
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
as one would expect; naturally; indeed; still; all the same; after all
to keep company; to listen to; to associate with; to play against (e.g. a team); to take on (e.g. a rival)
not worth considering; out of the question
everyone; everybody; all; everything; all
to compare; to make a comparison; to compete; to vie
low (rank, degree, value, content, quality, etc.); low (position); close to the ground; short (height); deep (voice); in a low key
that is to say; so that means
of course; certainly; naturally
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
to face (each other); to be facing; to be directed toward (the future, etc.); to be in response to; to receive (a client, etc.); to compare with
limit; limits; degree; extent; the end; the last; as long as ...
especially; particularly; surely; clearly; as if; as though
(in the) neighbourhood; neighborhood; around; about; for instance; say
if it is the case that ...
as (for); for; in the capacity of
distinction; difference; separate; different; exception; exclusion
to be outdone (by); to be in inferior (to); to compare unfavorably (with); to be behind
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
to attempt; to test; to try out
degree; amount; grade; standard; of the order of (following a number); about
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
incidentally; taking the opportunity; while (you) are at it; on the occasion
meaningfully (smiling, grinning, etc.); suggestively; broadly; sneeringly
to make use of aizuchi; to back-channel; to throw in interjections to show that one is paying attention
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
easy; simple; there's no way that ...
this is why; this means; it is the case that
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
law (esp. ancient East Asian criminal code); regulation; vinaya (rules for the monastic community); Ritsu (school of Buddhism); lüshi (style of Chinese poem); (musical) pitch; six odd-numbered notes of the ancient chromatic scale
something to rely on; aid; someone to rely on; relative; reminder; memento
(arch.) bracelet (made of stringed jewels or bells and worn at the elbow); bracer (for the elbow of an archer)
to urge; to encourage; to press; to stimulate (e.g. growth); to hasten (e.g. development); to quicken