nice; likeable; desirable
to be better (than); to be superior; to surpass; to excel; to be excellent
reputation; (public) estimation; rumour; rumor; fame; notoriety
to betray; to turn traitor (to); to double-cross; to disappoint; to let down
even if ...; even supposing that ...; also as ...; also for ...; also from the position of ...
superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding
rural area; countryside; the sticks; hometown
earth; ground; place; territory; bottom (of a package, book, etc.); earth (one of the five elements)
in the twinkling of an eye; in a flash
to animate; to liven up; to cheer up
to prosper; to flourish; to thrive
Mr; Mrs; makes a word more polite (usu. in fixed expressions); state; situation
worship; adoration; admiration; cult
sense; idea; desire; concern; attention; care
tranquil; calm; quiet; mild (weather); balmy
energy; vigour; vigor; liveliness; spirit; life
to overflow; to brim over; to flood
(way of) life; lifestyle; living; life circumstances; livelihood; day-to-day life
unexpectedly; surprisingly
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
intention; plan; belief; assumption; estimate; estimation
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
new; novel; fresh; recent; latest; up-to-date
discovery; detection; finding
force; strength; capability; ability; efficacy; effect; effort
to fill; to become full (of); to wax (of the moon); to rise (of the tide); to flow; to expire (of a period of time)
so; therefore; accordingly; like I said; I told you already
as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate
to start; to begin; to start up (a business, society, etc.); to open (e.g. a store); to start ...; to begin to ...
mansion; palace; (arch.) nobleman; (arch.) noblewoman; (arch.) temporary residence
messenger; envoy; emissary
ordinary; common; free of charge; free; unaffected; as is
(program of) entertainments; special events; exhibitions; amusements; attractions
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
to bring (news, knowledge, etc.); to introduce; to bring about; to cause; to produce (e.g. results)
to open (a door, etc.); to unwrap (e.g. parcel, package); to open (for business, etc.); to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out
together with; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
within the (Tokyo) metropolitan area
residence; estate; grounds; premises; mansion
to move (to another place or state); to change (e.g. of state, affiliation, scenery, etc.); to spread (of a fire, smell, etc.); to catch (an illness); to move (e.g. of one's focus); to change (e.g. of one's interest)
dress; outfit; getup; to dress oneself; to outfit oneself
to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to adjust; to regulate (e.g. rhythm, tune, one's breathing)