at first; at the outset; to begin with; as a first step
scale; scope; plan; structure
reduction; curtailment; cut; cutback; scaling down; contraction
monopoly; monopolization; exclusivity; hogging; keeping to oneself
riches; wealth; resources; lottery
tranquil; calm; restful; peaceful; quiet
to knit one's brows (in discomfort, unease, disapproval, etc.); to raise one's eyebrows; to frown
soft; tender; gentle; mild; light (topic, book, etc.); informal
flax color; flax colour; beige; ecru
child's face; childlike face; boyish face; baby face
big and round (esp. of eyes); round and cute; spinning; whirling; plump and round; chubby
to wear; to be dressed in; to be adorned in; to clad oneself with
small build; small stature; petite; small pattern
spine; line of the backbone; seam down the back (of clothing)
mourning; abstinence; taboo; religious purification; pure; holy
originally; from the start; from the beginning; none the worse (for); (coming out) even; in the same position (as before)
high ground; elevation; hill; plateau
motionlessly (e.g. stand, wait); (be) still; fixedly (e.g. gaze, stare); intently (e.g. listen, think); patiently (e.g. endure); stoically
swaying; swinging; rocking; shaking; wavering; flickering
to shake; to sway; to rock; to become unstable; to become unsettled; to be shaken
mountain range; mountain belt
(opening) with a clatter; loudly; flinging (open); (changing) completely; dramatically; suddenly
river management; river improvement; flood control
to become animated; to liven up; to become active
rule; reign; government; governing
several times; a few times
brittle; fragile; weak; tender-hearted; sentimental; easily moved
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly
prior engagement; previous appointment; prior agreement; previous promise; previous contract
murder; homicide; manslaughter
machine; mechanism; instrument; appliance; apparatus
to rebuke; to scold harshly
spicy; hot; salty; harsh (criticism); severe (punishment); painful
and (so); (and) then; because of which; in addition to that
therefore; consequently; accordingly; for that reason
willingly; voluntarily; of one's own accord
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
pillow; bolster; introduction (e.g. to a rakugo story); lead-in
that child; that kid; that boy; (arch.) you