degree; extent; (health) condition; state of health; adjustment; moderation; addition and subtraction
smooth (of a surface); glassy; smooth (of an action, proceedings, etc.); fluent (speech); continuously differentiable
period of time (usu. a period of approx. two hours corresponding to one of the signs of the Chinese zodiac); carving; engraving; victory; strictness; cruelty
criticizing; lambasting; pointing out faults; calling for a retake; ordering (somebody) to redo something
to brace oneself; to focus one's energies; to focus one's mind
leaping; activity; leapfrog (over a problem); making a leap (e.g. in logic); making great strides; making rapid progress
to be effeminate; to be a fop; to break into a smile; to grin
sorry; excuse me; thank you
on the same occasion; at the same time; coincidentally; along with; partly (to do, for)
bitter tears; (lit.) tears of blood
one (esp. of two); the other; on the one hand; on the other hand; whereas; although
as a test; as an experiment; by way of experiment; by way of trial; tentatively
carefree; free from worry
town; block; downtown; main street; street; road
circuit (electric); cycle (e.g. Krebs cycle)
central part; heart (of a city)
to surround; to encircle; to enclose
audience seating; (spectator) stands; auditorium; stadium
full house; no vacancy; sold out; standing room only; full (of people); crowded
to crowd together in a confined space; to gather and make a commotion
chairman; moderator; toastmaster; master of ceremonies; chairperson; host (of a TV show, etc.)
last; final; closing; last train (bus, flight, etc.; of the day)
examination; exam; test; trial; experiment; test
qualifications; requirements; capabilities
every person; each one; everybody
to encamp; to take up positions
center; centre; middle; -centered; -centred; -focused
lightly rolling (of a small and round thing); pleasant, high-pitched sound (e.g. bell, young woman's laughter); changing frequently (e.g. conversation, plans); (occurring) in rapid succession (e.g. sumo wrestlers being defeated); roly-poly; chirp chirp (sound of insects); ribbit ribbit (sound of frogs)
Western cooking; Western-style meal; Western-style food; Japanized Western cuisine
warm; snug; cozy; cosy; comfortable; pleasant
to drive away; to order off; to chase away; to force into an unpleasant situation (bankruptcy, prostitution, suicide, etc.)
direct transmission (of mystery, skill, secret, etc.); initiation
title (e.g. Doctor, Professor, Lord); job title; position (in a company); degree; status; rank
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
to wish (for); to pray (for); to hope (for); to pray silently; to recite (Buddha's name, sutras, etc.) in one's mind; to chant (a silent prayer)
to pile up; to heap up; to stir up; to enliven; to bring to a climax
meaning; point (e.g. of a statement); gist; goal; intent; object
planning; project; plan; design
underling; newbie; small fry; newcomer
new face; newcomer; rookie; modern humans (from Cro-Magnon man onwards)
sponsor; promoter; impresario; organizer; organiser