one face; one surface; the whole surface; one aspect; one side; (on) the other hand; one broad, flat object
fantastic; magical; wondrous; whimsical; fairytale-like; romantic
to decorate; to ornament; to display; to exhibit; to mark (e.g. the day with a victory); to adorn (e.g. the front page)
polite; respectful; reverent
to chip (off); to shave (off); to slice (off); to dampen (e.g. enthusiasm); to discourage; to weaken
supreme; sublime; highest
was it?; I think it was ...; if I've got it right; (I, we) used to ...; I remember ...; it was ...
full up; to have had enough of something (both good and bad nuance)
if you are so inclined; if it suits you; if you like
to blow out; to spout out
sweat; perspiration; moisture; condensation; gulp; oops
to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
please don't fuss over me; don't go to any trouble; don't bother
tedious; boring; being fed up with
to sow; to plant; to sow (the seeds of; e.g. conflict); to sprinkle (gold or silver powder on lacquerware)
to pick; to pluck; to snip; to cut; to nip
to scatter; to sprinkle; to distribute (handbills, etc.); to spread (rumours, etc.); to give the slip; to throw off
refusal; rejection; denial; veto
judgment; judgement; decision; verdict
curtain raising; starting (e.g. play, concert)
union; alliance; combination; RENGO (Japanese Trade Union Confederation)
planning; project; plan; design
to abandon; to give up on; to desert
not factored in; not included in calculations; unaccounted for; unplanned for
fixed game; bid-rigging; put-up job; contest in which the victor is practically known beforehand (e.g. due to unfair conditions or an obvious difference in strength)
to invade; to raid; to infringe; to encroach; to harm; to afflict
to turn; to revolve; to visit several places; to function well; to pass a certain time
excitement; stimulation; agitation; pride; haughtiness; arrogance
program (musical, concert, theatrical, etc.); programme
implementation (e.g. of a system); materialization; materialisation; realization; realisation; actualization
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
sky; the skies; high-altitude sky; upper air
overlooking; looking down at; having an overhead view; having a bird's-eye view; having a high-angle view
small fraction; small proportion