fragment; splinter; wane (of the Moon)
dirt; filth; stain; blot; spot
vine; bine; bow; temple arm; connections; contacts
to stretch; to extend; to straighten out; to be flattened; to spread (of paint, cream, etc.); to stretch out (e.g. of a hand); to extend
even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)
to cover a surface; to spread all over; to blanket; to lay
street; road; traffic; coming and going; flow (of water, air, etc.); passage; transmission (of sound)
gap; opening; spare moment; interval; unguarded moment; carelessness
moss; short plants resembling moss (incl. other bryophytes, lichens, very small spermatophytes, etc.)
to be packed (with); to be filled; to be blocked (of a pipe, nose, etc.); to be clogged; to be become shorter; to shrink; to be at a loss (for)
leaf; blade (of grass); (pine) needle; marijuana; weed; cannabis
to trample; to crush underfoot
to stick (to); to cling (to); to adhere (to); to stay (in a place); to stick close (to someone); to follow (someone) around
small; fine; minute; minor; trivial; sensitive
whole; entirety; to begin with; in the first place; ... the heck (e.g. "what the heck?"); ... in the world (e.g. "why in the world?")
pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely
lived-in feel (e.g. of a room); sense of life; hints of daily life
genuine article; real thing; real deal
before long; soon; almost; nearly; finally; in the end
to stop walking; to pause
stronghold; inner citadel; base; headquarters
stylish; smart; elegant; chic; refined; trim
Western-style house (esp. one built in the Meiji or Taisho periods)
appearance; shape; form; atmosphere; look; feel
flag; banner (administrative division of Inner Mongolia)
to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish
to interlace; to fit together; to combine; to mingle
to sew; to stitch; to weave one's way (e.g. through a crowd)
to change; to be transformed; to move to; to be different; to be uncommon
to look away; to avert one's eyes; to avoid facing (e.g. reality)
boorish; unrefined; rustic; uncouth; clumsy; brusque
jūbako; multi-tiered food box; heavy; serious; extreme; -fold
(medieval) knight; samurai on horseback
splendor; splendour; gorgeousness; showiness; gaudiness; extravagance
light clothing; dressing light; light equipment; light armaments
(wandering) minstrel; troubadour
dignity; grace; nobility; grade; quality; fineness
spirit; psyche; god; deity; divinity
lower back; waist; hips; body (of hair, noodles, paper, etc.); resilience; spring
to shine; to be visible; to be tinged with; to rise (of water levels); to flow in; to be felt (i.e. as an emotion); to come over one
fighter (for); militant; champion (of); boxer
reception room; parlor; parlour