and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
chapter one; first chapter
highway (esp. one existing from the Edo period); main road; highway (e.g. to success); path (to becoming ...); subdistrict (in China)
at; in; at; when; by; with
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
place; spot; address; district; area; one's house; point
right?; isn't it?; hey; say; you know; you see; will you?
to mutter; to murmur; to grumble; to tweet; to post on Twitter
truth; reality; proper; right; genuine; authentic
Mr; Mrs; makes a word more polite (usu. in fixed expressions); state; situation
agreement; consent; same opinion; same view; same meaning
to hang; to suspend; to lower; to reduce; to demote; to move back
small build; small stature; petite; small pattern
behind; rear; after; later; remainder; the rest; more (e.g. five more minutes)
to accompany; to follow; to keep up with
clothes (esp. Western clothes); clothing; dress; counter for doses of medicine, gulps of tea, puffs of a cigarette, etc.
princess; spoiled girl; hothouse flower; glue
it seems that ...; it appears that ...; is like ...; is similar to ...
magician; wizard; sorcerer; witch; mage
to (take out and) show; to demonstrate; to point out (finger, clock hand, needle, etc.); to indicate; to show
pointy hat; cone-shaped hat; pixie hat
to put on (one's head); to wear; to be covered with (dust, snow, etc.); to pour (water, etc.) on oneself; to bear (e.g. someone's debts, faults, etc.); to take (blame); to overlap (e.g. sound or color)
white; blank (e.g. paper); uncolored; innocent; not guilty; (arch.) bright
magic; witchcraft; sorcery; spell
to wear (from the shoulders down); to put on; to take (the blame, responsibility); to bear
waist; waistline; waist measurement
belt (worn around the waist); (machine) belt; belt; zone
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
chest; breast; breasts; bosom; heart; lungs; stomach
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
treasure chest; strongbox
design; idea; conception; plan
right hand; right-hand side; right-hand direction; (on) the right
back; reverse; rear side; height; stature; ridge (of a mountain)
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
khakkhara (staff topped with metal rings traditionally carried by monks); pewter staff