to add (one thing to another); to add (a few more words, an explanation, etc.)
buying up plots of land by force to resell at a large profit; land sharking; raising the ground level (with fill)
yes; yeah; huh?; what?; not; 's
it's different when ... but; it's not so bad when ... but
there; over there; genitals; private parts; that far; that much
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
three times (as much); treble; triple; threefold
detached house; stand-alone house; single-family home
to become pale; to turn pale
men and women; man and woman; both sexes; both genders
platform; podium; (ceremonial) mound; world (of haiku, art, etc.); (literary) circles; (arch.) mandala
for a while; for some time; for a period
to change; to alter; to reform; to correct; to examine; to check
commander; commanding officer; CO
motionlessly (e.g. stand, wait); (be) still; fixedly (e.g. gaze, stare); intently (e.g. listen, think); patiently (endure); stoically
to stare at; to gaze at; to look hard at; to watch intently; to fix one's eyes on
exclusion; removal; rejection; elimination; abatement; lifting (sanctions, etc.)
more or less; though not quite satisfactorily; tentatively; for the time being; just in case; once
confirmation; verification; validation; review; check; affirmation
customization; customisation
function; facility; faculty; feature
not covered (by); not subject (to)
somehow; how; in what way; why; what kind of
look!; look out!; hey!; look at me!; there you are!
(one's) exclusive use; private use; dedicated use; use for a particular purpose; exclusive use (of particular products); using only (e.g. a certain brand)
to erase; to delete; to turn off (power); to switch off; to extinguish; to put out
(what) one is trying to say; (what) one wants to say; (what) one is saying; (what) one means
floor; stage (for the narrator and the shamisen player); dining platform built across a river
empty lot; vacant plot of land
apartment building; apartment block; apartment house; apartment
-like; sort of; similar to; resembling
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
quickly (esp. actions); suddenly (esp. wind, rain, etc.)
close friend; bosom friend; buddy; crony; chum
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad