to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
animation; animated film; animated cartoon; anime
what is called; as it is called; the so-called; so to speak
story; tale; narrative; account; fable; legend
to make; to produce; to prepare (food); to brew (alcohol); to raise; to grow; to till
general term; generic name
to call out (to); to call; to summon (a doctor, etc.); to invite; to designate; to name; to garner (support, etc.)
composite; combined; complex
and; or; and the like; and so forth; and what not
counter for people (usu. seating, reservations and such); first name; famous; great; name; noun
to exchange glances; to correspond; to counterbalance
force; strength; capability; ability; efficacy; effect; effort
show (of power, ability, etc.); exhibition; demonstration; display; manifestation
seeming ...; appearing ...; -ish; like a ...; typical of ...
in short; in a word; to sum up; to put it simply; to make a long story short; after all
diligently; seriously; perfectly; properly; sufficiently; satisfactorily
magic; witchcraft; sorcery; spell
this way; this direction; here; this (one); I; me
simply; merely; only; solely
ordinary person; member of the general public; non-celebrity
then; in that case; considering; if that is the case; if so
trouble; bother; annoyance; to be troubled (by); to be bothered (by); to be inconvenienced (by)
the most; the best; peerless; the greatest; first-rate
country; state; region; national government; central government; home (i.e. hometown, home country); (arch.) province (of Japan)
by means of; due to; because of; according to
protection; safeguard; guardianship; preservation; conservation
favorable treatment; favourable treatment; hospitality; warm reception; good treatment; hearty welcome
somehow; how; in what way; why; what kind of
structure; construction; arrangement; plan; plot; contrivance
profit; gains; benefit; advantage; grace (of God, Buddha, etc.) (esp. as attained through rightful actions, prayer, adherence to one's faith, etc.); blessing
this; last (couple of years, etc.); these; you (as in "you liar")
to bring; to take; to bring about
to be aware of; to know; to notice; to feel; to understand; to comprehend; to remember
secrecy; highly classified information
such; like that; that sort of; very
concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every
elegant; graceful; refined; leisurely; comfortable; easy
(way of) life; living; livelihood; life circumstances
always; constantly; frequently; often; nonstop
television; TV; TV program; TV programme; TV broadcast
to pick up; to adopt (e.g. a proposal); to accept; to take away; to confiscate; to deliver (a baby)
residence; estate; grounds; premises; mansion