mid-air; mid-heaven; zenith
intermittently; bit by bit; little by little; in drops (e.g. of rain)
the point just before; the point of doing; the verge of happening
to fade; to discolor; to discolour; to diminish; to fade (e.g. of a memory)
to get shabby; to go downhill; to go to seed; to go to the dogs
to open wide (doors, windows, etc.); to fling open
welcome!; nice to see you!
canopy; dome; priestly minstrel's reed hood; reed hood worn by Komuso priests
light blue; pale blue; aqua
corner; nook; shade; shadow; dark circles (under the eyes); dark rings
claim; insistence; assertion; advocacy; emphasis; contention
rather; sooner; preferably
bronze or copper (color, colour)
a great deal; very much; a lot; (arch.) with a great amount of effort
astringent; bitter; austere; elegant (and unobtrusive); sour (look); glum
lovely; wonderful; nice; great; fantastic; superb
to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to be promoted; to add up to
snugly; neatly; compactly; cosily
personal accessories (ornaments, adornments)
furnishings; implements; equipment
flavoring; flavouring; fragrance; perfume; condolence gift
document; writing; letter; document addressed to someone
raised-floor-style (granary, truck, etc.)
well curb consisting of wooden beams crossed at the ends; pattern resembling the symbol #; parallel crosses; number sign; hash
form; shape; state; condition; letter; correspondence
moisture; humidity; dampness
fragrant wood; aromatic tree
tall figure; high stature
tall and thin; long and thin; lanky; spindly; gangly
gentle; mild; meek; tender
to surpass; to outdo; to excel; to tower above (the surrounding landscape)
good feeling; good will; favourable impression; favorable impression
any- (e.g. anything, anywhere, anyone); -ever (e.g. whatever, wherever, whenever); even (if it's just ...); at least; either ... or ...
to instruct; to tell to do; to ask to do; to order
a little bit; a little while
place; spot; field; discipline; occasion; situation; scene (of a play, movie, etc.)
(nature of a) crime; (criminal) charge
yearning; longing; aspiration; adoration; admiration