clear; plain; distinct; obvious; evident; articulate
explanation of a word (phrase, term, etc.); interpretation of a word
to keep in mind; to bear in mind; to try; to aim to do; to endeavor; to endeavour
to get close; to cuddle close together; to nestle close to; to snuggle up to
to do; to carry out; to cause to become; to make (into); to serve as; to act as; to wear (clothes, a facial expression, etc.)
for; for the sake of; to one's advantage; because of; as a result of
story; tale; talk; discussion
long (distance, length); long (time); protracted; prolonged
fly in the ointment; small flaw in otherwise perfect object; only trouble; only fault
single word; a few words; brief comment
decisively; decidedly; boldly; precisely; exactly
what; how many; many; a lot of; several; a few
how many years; how long; what year
so-so; passable; now, now; my, my
than; from; out of; except; but; more
to reach mutual understanding; to understand each other
to build; to construct; to erect; to amass (e.g. fortune); to pile up
a help; an aid; some assistance
magnificent; grand; majestic; splendid
talk; speech; topic; subject; discussions; negotiation; rumor
something like ...; things like ...; someone like ...; the likes of ...
pleasant feeling; good vibes
such (about the actions of the listener, or about ideas expressed or understood by the listener); like that; that sort of
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
by your leave; with your permission
to take the lead (of a group of people); to lead (a toast, cheer, etc.); to sing the leading notes of a song after which others join in
setting sail; putting out to sea; starting anew; embarking on something new
next (to); adjoining; adjacent; house next door; neighbouring house; next-door neighbour
making; producing; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build; physique; sashimi
from the place (where); from the fact that ...; caused by the fact that ...; because
to begin; to start; to happen (again); to begin (anew); to date (from); to originate (in)
everyday conversation; day-to-day conversation
town; block; downtown; main street; street; road
signboard; sign; draw; attraction; reputation (of a shop); name
book; volume; this; present; main; head
such ... as; or some such
this; last (couple of years, etc.); these; you (as in "you liar")
example of use; usage example; use example
to accumulate one's unpublished paintings or writings
else; in addition; on top of that; furthermore; further; besides
first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
heading; headline; index; headword
same; identical; equal; anyway; anyhow; in either case
Kojien (Japanese dictionary published by Iwanami Shoten)