non-standard product; non-standard goods
neighboring countries; neighbouring countries; surrounding countries
appearing one after another; cropping up one after another; occurring in succession
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; shapely; neatly; cleanly; without trouble; clearly
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
profit; earnings; stroke of luck
magnification; leverage; amplification; competitiveness rating (e.g. for university entrance); applicant-to-acceptance ratio
victory or defeat; outcome (of a game, battle, etc.)
affinity; feeling of closeness (with someone); feeling of kinship
to look at; to gaze; to stare at
to do one good; to be beneficial; to be good for the body or mind; to put oneself in the place of ...; to put oneself in (someone's) shoes
to keep in mind; to bear in mind; to try; to aim to do; to endeavor; to endeavour
to feel that something is true or actually happening; to hit one (realization, thought); to sink in
nothing special; no big deal; doesn't matter; nothing to worry about
to contract (to do); to undertake; to take on (work); (arch.) to take responsibility for; (arch.) to be liable for
consideration; concern; fear; worry; solicitude
good at storytelling; good at telling (funny) stories; having the gift of gab
(not) in any way; (not) at all; (none) whatsoever; what kind of
to use one's influence; to pull strings; to take measures; to make the necessary preparations
talks (i.e. formal discussions); conference; meeting
schedule; program; programme; agenda
under repair; out of service; being adjusted
to pity; to feel sympathy for; to sympathize with; to enjoy the beauty of; to appreciate; to admire
all you want; as much as one wants
food and drink; eating and drinking
saving (e.g. time, money, resources); economising; economizing
to think about; to send one's heart out to; to give more than a passing thought to; to think of something far away; to think nostalgically upon (esp. one's hometown)
luxury; extravagance; treat (i.e. at someone's expense)
lead (in a cheer, toast, song, etc.); (someone's) lead; folk song and dance performed by a group; leader of a group of wind instruments (in gagaku)
to knock (ideas) against each other; to present competing ideas; to have a lively exchange of ideas; to smash together; to crash into each other; to throw at each other
teasing; banter; ribbing; jest; making fun (of); poking fun (at)
to throw at; to turn; to raise
in the confusion of the moment; taking advantage of the confused state of affairs
to court; to woo; to approach defiantly
to water down; to dilute with water
pie; tart; palmier (pastry)
to accept (something) with thanks
approval; acceptance; toleration
cloth; fabric; dough; batter; inherent quality; one's true character; unglazed pottery
tool; means; ingredients (added to soup, rice, etc.); counter for sets of armor, utensils, furniture, etc.
rich (flavor, color, etc.); strong (e.g. odor); probable; (very) likely; passionate; sensuous