request; favor; favour; reliance; dependence; trust
luggage; baggage; burden; payload (of a packet, cell, etc.)
to lend; to loan; to rent out; to hire out
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in
absolutely every little bit; everything from A to Z; systematically; thoroughly; one after another
to pay (e.g. money, bill); to brush off; to wipe away; to drive away (e.g. one's competitors); to sell off (something unneeded); to dispose of; to pay (e.g. attention)
to make efforts; to take pains; to break a bone
better; preferable; more; increase; (arch.) increase; (arch.) growth
to go flying along; to move fast (against the wind)
(move) slowly (e.g. walk); sluggishly; stolidly; ploddingly; heavily
countryman; provincial; person from the country; provincial person; bumpkin; hick
rural area; countryside; the sticks; hometown
to serve (in a bowl, on a plate, etc.); to dish out; to pile up; to heap up; to administer (medicine, poison); to dose out; to put into (e.g. information in a report, meaning in a statement)
crevice; crack; spare moment; interval; chink (in one's armor, armour); unpreparedness
non-stop talking; speaking indiscreetly; chattering; thin; flimsy
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
depending on; as soon as; immediately after; as (e.g. "as one is told", "as one wishes"); whatever (e.g. "whatever is at hand"); order; program
trouble; quarrel; dispute
long-awaited; long-waited-for; waiting impatiently
interval; period of time; among; between; good opportunity; chance
straight; quickly; quietly; gently; to feel refreshed; to feel satisfied
confused; flustered; at a loss
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
to put on airs; to assume importance
to row; to scull; to pedal (e.g. bicycle); to swing (on a swing); to operate a hand pump; to push through (deep snow, the jungle, etc.)
sudden; abrupt; unexpected; unforeseen
chest of drawers; bureau; cabinet; tansu; dresser
pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely
brilliant; radiant; bright; sparkling
dizziness; giddiness; vertigo
among (other things); especially; particularly; inter alia; above all (else)
leisurely; slow; deliberate; easygoing
zabuton (flat floor cushion used when sitting or kneeling; usu. rectangular)
to recognize; to recognise; to deem; to judge; to approve; to deem acceptable; to admit
bright red; deep red; flushed (of face); downright (e.g. lie); complete; utter
How do you do?; I am glad to meet you
harmony; accord; reconciliation; agreement
projection; reflection; image; match; harmony
wife; your wife; his wife; married lady; madam
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness