repeatedly; over and over again; several layers deep; layer upon layer; row upon row
lacking a plan; haphazard
development; cultivation; application; exploitation (of resources)
irregular; unsystematic; unsteady; disorderly
step; stair; shelf; layer; grade; level; dan (degree of advanced proficiency in martial arts, go, shogi, etc.)
to lie on top of one another; to be in a heap
to mask; to cover; to cloak; to hide; to conceal
bamboo shoot; young, inexperienced doctor
itself; one's own body; oneself; originally; naturally
monolith; large slab of rock; unity (of a group, organization, etc.); unanimity; solidarity
head (of a line, group, etc.); front; lead; forefront; vanguard
fantastic; magical; wondrous; whimsical; fairytale-like; romantic
actual place; actual location; the spot; place where one is currently living
various; diverse; different; divergent; divided; conflicting
when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)
staring (e.g. eyes); goggling; glaring
to breathe in; to inhale; to suck; to sip; to absorb; to soak up
solid; strong; sturdy; durable; stout
Western-style house (esp. one built in the Meiji or Taisho periods)
to be dark; to be dull; to be unassuming; to be inconspicuous; to not stand out
to look at; to gaze; to stare at
to cool down; to get cold; to cool off (excitement, temper, etc.); to subside; to be cold (eyes, expression, etc.); to be composed
to starve; to be famished; to be hungry; to be starved of (e.g. love); to be thirsty for (e.g. knowledge); to be hungry for
ruffian; scoundrel; rogue; rascal; villain; hoodlum
rampancy; prevalence; domination
every year; yearly; annually
malice; ill will; bad air; noxious vapour; miasma
better; preferable; more; increase; (arch.) increase; (arch.) growth
to lie deep in; to extend far back
facing; opposite; across the street; other side
invasion (e.g. of a country); raid; aggression
evening glow; red sunset; afterglow (of sunset)
only; just; (ever) since; after; continuously; remaining (in a particular state)
to exercise one's talent; to display one's ability
man; male; masculine gender
cooking; cookery; cuisine; dealing with (skillfully); handling (well); managing
grand; luxurious; lavish; great; large; big (e.g. storm)
sitting together in a circle; happy circle; harmony
luxury; extravagance; to live in luxury; to indulge oneself; lavish (use of something); abundant
pale; pallid; bluish-white
physical strength; power; stamina; strength (of a business, economy, etc.)