to come to mind; to pop into one's head
only; merely; but; no more than
to cut off and throw away; to abandon; to disregard; to cut (someone) down; to slay
regrettable; unfortunate; disappointing; vexing
some; any; in any way; of some kind; of some sort
deep impression; being deeply moved; being deeply touched
all; everything; entirety; absolutely (not); (not) at all; (none) whatsoever
around the world; throughout the world
as many as one likes; as much as one likes; great many; plenty; almost (none); (not) much
taboo word; forbidden topic; words or phrases not allowed (in waka and haikai)
circumstances; sequence of events; how things got this way; details; particulars
ghastly; gruesome; appalling; lurid
to cause; to induce; to bring about; to pull upright; to help up (e.g. a fallen person)
to bend; to curve; to bend (the truth); to falsify; to corrupt; to sully
tragedy; tragic drama; tragic play; tragedy; calamity; disaster
to put in order; to tidy up; to settle (a matter); to solve; to finish; to get through
another; one more; (not) quite; (not) very; lacking
long ago; once upon a time
doll; puppet; marionette; puppet (person under the control of another); straw man; yes-man
enthusiast; fan; lover; devotee; aficionado
parts; accessories; components
unlimited; endless; boundless; infinite
elaborate; delicate; exquisite
every evening; night after night
to love; to cherish; to admire; to appreciate
pseudo; quasi; artificial; simulated
to give (esp. to someone of lower status); to bestow; to provide; to afford; to assign; to cause
mainly; primarily; mostly; largely; chiefly
on one occasion; once; at one point; at one time
to be dark; to be dull; to be unassuming; to be inconspicuous; to not stand out
completion; perfection; accomplishment
colouring; coloring; colorant
plans; arrangement; schedule; program; programme; expectation
place; spot; grounds; arena; stadium; range
to visit; to call on; to arrive (of a season, situation, etc.); to come; to appear
eccentric; oddball; character; weirdo
to pick up; to pick out (e.g. key points in an article); to single out; to point out
pseudo; quasi; false; suspected (case, e.g. of disease)
life; existence; (one's) working life; career; life force; lifeblood
about this time; about now