外観
external appearance, exterior
→ This building has a modern exterior that catches the eye.
設計する
design, planning (to design, plan)
→ She is an architect famous for designing bridges.
図案
design, sketch, pattern
→ Designs for the new stamp were openly solicited.
凝る
to be elaborate, to be particular about, to be absorbed in
→ She is very particular about cooking and makes a different menu every day.
凝らす
to concentrate, to apply, to elaborate
→ We entertained our guests with dishes prepared with great ingenuity.
土台
foundation, base, groundwork
→ Education is the foundation of society.
きしむ(軋む)
to creak, to squeak, to grate
→ The old stairs creak, which is scary.
補強する
reinforcement (to reinforce, strengthen)
→ I reinforced the window glass in preparation for the typhoon.
改装する
remodeling, refurbishment (to remodel)
→ The restaurant is temporarily closed for renovations.
据え付ける
to install, to set up, to fix
→ I installed a new air conditioner in the room.
構える
to set up (a shop), to adopt a posture, to possess
→ He set up a shop in front of the station.
がっちり[と]する
solidly, stoutly (to be solidly built, robust)
→ A solidly built man walked in.
細工する
handicraft, craftsmanship (to craft, manipulate)
→ This box features elaborate and precise woodwork craftsmanship.
調和する
harmony, balance (to harmonize with)
→ I aim for a life in harmony with nature.
仕切る
to partition, to divide; to manage, take charge of
→ I partitioned the room with a curtain to create two spaces.
隔てる
to separate, to isolate, to set apart
→ Two towns lie across from each other, separated by a river.
所有する
ownership (to own, possess)
→ He owns three condominium apartments in Tokyo.
豪邸
palatial residence, luxury mansion
→ Luxurious mansions line the top of the hill.
表札
doorplate, nameplate
→ When you move, the first thing to do is put up your nameplate.
バリアフリー
barrier-free, accessible design
→ Barrier-free access in public facilities is progressing.
扉
door, gate, title page
→ I opened the heavy door of the library.
戸締まりする
closing up, locking the doors and windows
→ I checked that all doors and windows were locked before leaving for the trip.
セキュリティ
security
→ This apartment complex has flawless security.
物陰
cover, shadow, place hidden by an object
→ A cat was hiding in the shadow of an object.
近隣
neighborhood, vicinity, neighboring area
→ It is important to maintain good relations with neighboring residents.
余地
room, leeway, scope, margin
→ There is still room for negotiation.
立ち寄る
to drop by, to stop by
→ I stopped by a convenience store on my way home.
かれこれ(彼此)
about, around, roughly
→ I have been waiting for about an hour.
