this area; around here; this point; this much; this extent
dryness; aridity; drying (e.g. clothes); insipidity
to take (someone) with one; to bring along; to go with; to be accompanied by
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
green; greenery (esp. fresh verdure)
to darken one's face; to assume a gloomy look
origin; beginning; variable measure of fabric (28.8 cm in width); for kimonos: at least 10 m in length; tip; extremity
soliloquy; monologue; speaking to oneself
doing something separately (from the group); going off on one's own
to follow; to come along with one; to accompany
to cut up; to cleave; to spare (time, money, etc.); to use part of something; (arch.) to have a tattoo in the corner of one's eye
to (an extent); up to; doesn't amount to doing ...; not significant enough to require ...; even if ...
disaster; tragedy; tragic incident; horrible accident
to take someone along; to be accompanied (by)
before very long; soon; someday; of the previously mentioned; of that number; among them
a little late; somewhat late; latish; a little slow; somewhat slow
end (e.g. of street); tip; beginning; start; odds and ends; scrap
as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible
to look out on; to overlook; to face (a situation, crisis, etc.); to meet (e.g. death); to deal with (an issue); to attend (e.g. a function)
with a snap; (break) cleanly; (reject) sternly; flatly; smartly (e.g. of dressing up well)
control; check; restraint; inhibition
envious; jealous; enviable (position, etc.)
respect; esteem; reverence; honour; honor
riding; ride; spread (of paints); -seater (e.g. two-seater); (getting into the) mood; (entering into the) spirit
fixing (in place); being fixed (in place); fixing (e.g. salary, capital); keeping the same; fixation (histology); user name (on an online forum like 2ch where the majority of users post anonymously)
to strengthen; to emphasize; to emphasise
essential; important; crucial; vital; main
initial response (e.g. to a crisis); action in the earliest stages; initial shock (of an earthquake); preliminary tremor
being very active; being very useful; playing a very active part; making a spectacular showing; great efforts; splendid work
lunch; midday meal; food served at a tea party (tea ceremony)
to gather in a circle; to form a circle
on the same occasion; at the same time; coincidentally; along with; partly (to do, for)
oversight; omission; something overlooked; thing left unnoticed
gazing steadily at; observing (a person) closely; maintain a watch over
skin; hide; rind; peel; shell; sheath
fruit knife; paring knife
pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely
to peel; to skin; to pare; to hull; to bare (e.g. fangs); to open wide (e.g. eyes)