just like; the same as; no different than
between times; when there's a spare moment
careful; cautious; prudent; discreet; deliberate
to dry up completely; to become stale
to sink; to go under; to go down (e.g. sun); to set; to feel depressed; to become subdued
weather; look of the sky; situation; turn of affairs; signs
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
once upon a time; a long time ago
fence; hedge; barrier; wall; railing
to be soaked in; to be flooded; to be submerged; to be immersed in (joy, memories, alcohol, etc.); to give oneself over to; to bask in
to pull; to draw; to string (lines); to run (cable); to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve); to drag; to haul
sometimes; occasionally; at times; seasonal; of the season; appropriate (for the season or occasion)
to turn (around); to appropriate; to set aside for a purpose
blood vessel; blood relationship
to detain; to keep; to lock up; to retain; to leave (letter) till called for
image (in one's mind); impression; (computer) image; depiction (e.g. of a product); rendition
young man; young woman; young people; youth; youngsters
supple; flexible; elastic; graceful; elegant; refined
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
amusement; entertainment; recreation; pleasure; pastime; hobby
hot spring; onsen; hot spring resort; hot spring spa
sponsorship (i.e. conducting under one's auspices); promotion; organizing; organising; hosting; staging
serious; grave; dignified; solemn
gloomy; dismal; miserable; spirit of yin
mark; sign; symbol; emblem; badge; crest
to become (a state, condition, etc.)
light; well-lit; bright (of a colour); brightly-coloured; cheerful; bright; encouraging (for the future of a project, etc.)
bright (weather, mood, voice, etc.); clear; fine; beautiful; glorious; splendid
filthy; squalid; dirty; foul; sordid
laugh; laughter; smile; sneer; sex aids (e.g. dildos, pornographic books, erotic woodblock prints, etc.)
to pluck off (esp. by twisting); to pick; to break off; to wrest (away from); to wrench free; to snatch (away)
medicine; pharmaceuticals; efficacious chemical (gunpowder, pesticide, etc.); (pottery) glaze; (illegal) drug; narcotic