to wake up; to awake; to perk up; to awaken (to the truth, etc.); to come to a realization; to come to one's senses
devastating; gut-wrenching; shocking; startling; sensational; astounding
to turn against; to become an enemy
splendid; fine; handsome; elegant; imposing; prominent
in short; in a word; to sum up; to put it simply; to make a long story short; after all
nothing to sneeze at; pretty impressive
inner canthus; inner corner of the eye
tear gland; lacrimal gland
annoyance (to); bane (of); constant worry (to)
to encourage; to cheer; to raise (the voice)
sympathy; consideration; (arch.) service; (arch.) labor; (arch.) illness; (arch.) disease
easily moved to tears; given to weeping; lachrymose
toasted sandwich; hot sandwich; toastie
substance; essence; real (in economics, vs. nominal, e.g. real interest rate); substantive; substantial
achievement; attainment; accomplishment; realization
example; simile; metaphor; allegory
chance (of success); odds
announcer; presenter; broadcaster; in-house television talent who does on-location fluff pieces for variety shows
special program; special programme
foreigner; foreign citizen; foreign national; alien; non-Japanese
white person; Caucasian; (arch.) beginner; (arch.) amateur; (arch.) unlicensed prostitute
official residence (e.g. of the prime minister)
firm; strong; unbending; unyielding; uncompromising; stubborn
impressive; striking; memorable; impactful
to place both hands on the ground (to express respect, apology or to present a request)
greed; worldly or materialistic desires
countries all over the world; all the countries of the world
government; administration
each nation; many nations; many countries
head; leader; top; (arch.) important part
conversation; conference (usu. between important people); discussion; interview
in the end; at the end of the day
the most one can do; the best one can do; the best one can expect
capitulation; surrender; submission; yield
advice; counsel; remonstrance; recommendation
all times and places; all ages and countries
is never the case; has never happened
basis; foundation; grounds; authority
hope; promise; expectation; anticipation; side of a structural member
spirit; heart; disposition
gloomy; dismal; miserable; spirit of yin
low birth; humble origin; lowly; base; vulgar
friendship; friendly relations; connection; relation; intimacy