very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
battle; war; fight (against time, poverty, etc.); struggle (for freedom, survival, etc.); contest; competition
to pile up; to heap up; to stack up; to repeat many times over; to go through repeatedly; to accumulate
spare time; free time; time (it takes to do something); time required; time off; leave; dismissal
to live (on, by, etc.); to lead a life; to make a living; to earn a livelihood; to spend one's time (doing); to pass one's days (doing)
to lift up; to hold up; to give; to offer; to devote; to sacrifice
not only ... but (also); as well as ...
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
to love; to cherish; to admire; to appreciate
mind; heart; spirit; the meaning of a phrase (riddle, etc.)
seems to be; appears to have; supposed to be
to follow (a road, path, etc.); to trace; to follow (a clue, scent, tracks, plot, etc.); to trace (a route, history, family tree, etc.); to head towards (of a situation); to go in the direction of
seat (esp. in public places or places with assigned seating); seating
side; edge; beside; while (doing); in addition to; at the same time
to line up; to set up; to enumerate; to itemize; to be equal (to); to compare well (with)
small; little; slight; below average (in degree, amount, etc.); low (e.g. sound); soft (e.g. voice)
flowers; beautiful; spectacular
5th day of the month; five days
journey; trip; travels; during the journey; on the way; while travelling
rest; break; recess; intermission
water's edge; waterside; shore
to bloom; to flower; to blossom; (arch.) to rise up (of breaking waves)
to pick; to pluck; to snip; to cut; to nip
fresh and youthful; lively; vibrant; vivacious; juicy (e.g. fruit)
to air; to dry; to drain (off); to drink up; to deprive of a role, job, etc.
suitable time; good time; propriety; moderation
soft and flaky (pie, potatoes, squash, etc.); fluffy; crumbly; being pleased with oneself; beaming happily; chuckling to oneself
to take in one's hand; to pick up; to obtain
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
sweet-tasting; sweet; fragrant (smelling); sweet (music); lightly salted; light in salt; indulgent
to smell; to smell of; to have a smell
to satisfy (conditions, one's appetite, etc.); to meet (e.g. demands); to fulfill; to fill (e.g. a cup); to pack; to supply
spring; springtime; New Year; prime (of life); height (of one's prosperity); adolescence
wild grasses; field grass; wildflowers
tender; kind; gentle; graceful; affectionate; amiable
smell; scent; aura; whiff; faint, mist-like pattern along the temper line of a Japanese sword
outside; exterior; the open (air); other place; somewhere else
natural growth; wild growth
itinerary; travel plans; distance (of a trip); journey
to delay; to postpone; to put off; to slow down; to hold up; to retard
lonely (e.g. person, feeling); lonesome; desolate; deserted; sad; lacking
arrangement; preparations; search (by police)