reward; compensation; collateral; security; turning to look behind
spring, summer, autumn (fall) and winter; the four seasons
to insert; to put in (such that there is a snug fit); to have sex; to fuck; to pigeonhole (into a particular category); to place a ring-shaped object around something (esp. one that restricts freedom, such as handcuffs)
seed (e.g. of a plant); pip; material (e.g. for an article); matter (e.g. of a story); ingredient; leaven (bread); cause
a line (of mountains, islands, houses, etc.); bound together
crowd; community; group; herd; gathering; assembly
songs with samisen accompaniment; musical performance
sketching; pointillism; stippling
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
to realize; to realise; to hit upon something
falling lightly (e.g. snow, petals, confetti); fluttering; flickering; twinkling; appearing and disappearing; catching glimpses
complaint; grumbling; objection; phrase; words; expression
to abate; to weaken; to be emaciated; to be dejected; to be perplexed
crossing; intersection; (genetic) crossing over
connection; relation; linkage
virtue; charm; merit; good point
to chip (off); to shave (off); to slice (off); to dampen (e.g. enthusiasm); to discourage; to weaken
gesture; gesticulation; motion
makings (of); aptitude (for); groundwork; foundation
turn of fortune; twist of fate
yearning; longing; aspiration; adoration; admiration
keenly; deeply; calmly; quietly; fixedly (e.g. gazing, staring)
some time ago; recently; lately; last (Sunday, etc.); previous
member of a theatrical troupe
skilfulness; skillfulness; cleverness
wrong (guess or estimate); misdirected; irrelevant; off the point
dramatic; exciting; touching; extreme
to harm; to hurt; to injure; to fail to ...; to miss one's opportunity to ...
composition; piece of music; tune; melody; enjoyment; fun
to be disconnected; to get out of place; to miss the mark; to get it wrong (e.g. guess, expectation); to be removed; to be excluded
composition; setting (of music)
short piece (of music, writing); small work (painting, sculpture, etc.); literary sketch; small article; small item