such; like that; that sort of; very
comparatively; relatively; unexpectedly; unusually; considering; for one's ...
earmuffs (for protection against cold); ear warmers
(turning) round and round; in circles; wrapping around; winding around
to wind around; to wrap around; to coil around
once; one time; temporarily; for a moment; one degree; one tone
(just) making sure; just to be sure; just in case; for caution's sake
address (e.g. of house); residence; domicile
comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger (on two-way radio)
ghost; apparition; goblin; monster; something unusually large
opaque; obscure; opacity; obscurity; unclear; unpredictable
to roll; to tumble; to fall over; to roll over; to lie down; to be scattered about; to be lying around
beginning of the year; early in the New Year
to remove; to eliminate; to eradicate; to exclude; to except
co-op; (consumers') cooperative
dreary; bleak; monotonous; tasteless; unrefined
blunt; to the point; direct; outspoken; frank
creakily; close (i.e. with no room to spare)
making-of; behind-the-scenes; making; creating
jaw; chin; barb (of a fishhook)
colour; color; complexion; skin colour; look (on one's face); expression; appearance
spine (of book); binding (of book)
to trace (drawing); to follow; to imitate; to copy; to reproduce
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
dragon (esp. a Chinese dragon); naga; semi-divine human-cobra chimera in Hindu and Buddhist mythology; promoted rook
shrine; palace; imperial residence; Imperial prince; Imperial princess; headboard with built-in shelves, drawers, etc.
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
to live; to make a living; to get on with
origami; art of paper folding; hallmark; certificate of authenticity
nori; laver; edible seaweed, usu. Porphyra yezoensis or P. tenera, usu. dried and pressed into sheets
to colour; to color; to apply make-up; to decorate; to garnish
reinforcement; strengthening