cover (of a book, magazine, etc.); binding; to appear on the cover of a magazine
chance; opportunity; occasion
to read aloud; to read to someone
knee; lap; knee and thigh (while sitting)
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
reading aloud; reading (a kanji) by its Chinese-derived pronunciation
to take back; to get back; to regain; to recover; to restore; to recoup
to pass; to elapse; to pass through; to go through; to experience; to go through
type; style; mold; mould; kata (set sequence of positions and movements in martial arts); style (in kabuki, noh, etc.); convention
ridge (of roof); back of a sword; counter for buildings, apartments, etc.
separate building; outbuilding; outhouse
business district; shopping district; bustling street; shopping centre; shopping center; downtown
central part; heart (of a city, etc.)
quiet (place); still; silent; inconspicuously; modestly; quietly
(many) trees; every tree; all kinds of trees
the rest; the others; in addition (to that); besides that; and so forth; and the like
(made of) stone; stone-built
to pile up; to accumulate
joint; link; knot; tie-together point
gift; boon; godsend; (good) result; fruit (e.g. of one's efforts)
basics; fundamentals; basis; basically; fundamentally
tranquil; calm; quiet; mild (weather); balmy
refreshing; exhilarating; invigorating; bracing
to become haggard; to become gaunt; to become emaciated; to become worn out (from illness, worry, etc.)
radiant smile; contented smile
to disentangle; to untangle; to break up into pieces; to pick apart; to relieve; to ease
(formal) shirt; dress shirt; business shirt; button-up shirt
style; way; shape; dress; attire; clothing
flapping about; waving around; fluttering; (arch.) idling sloppily; (arch.) lovestruck
but; however; although; though
using one's fingers as a comb; combing one's hand through one's hair
(doing) as one pleases; to one's heart's content; letting (something) go unchecked; leaving uncontrolled; leaving (something) to take its own course
navel; belly button; protrusion or depression in the middle of an object; center; centre
to come out all right; to take care of itself; to go crazy; to become romantically or sexually involved (with someone)