to be buried; to be covered; to be hidden
scenery; scene; landscape
inside; interior; among; within; middle; center; during
one person; being alone; being by oneself; being single; being unmarried; by oneself
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
song; singing; classical Japanese poem (esp. tanka); modern poetry
home town; birthplace; native place; (arch.) ruins; (arch.) historic remains
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
far; distant; distant (past); remote (in time); distant (relationship or kinship); having little to do (with someone); far (from something else in quality, degree, etc.)
country; state; region; national government; central government; home (i.e. hometown, home country); (arch.) province (of Japan)
ideal land; earthly paradise; Utopia; Arcadia
to sing; to sing (one's praises in a poem, etc.); to compose a poem; to recite a poem
for a moment; for a minute; for a while; for some time; for the time being; for now
to become known; to come to light; to be known; to be understood; to clearly not amount to much; to be insignificant
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
reason; cause; history; origin
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; and everything else; and all; (not) at all; (not) in the least
(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
(arch.) poor; (arch.) unskillful; (arch.) clumsy; I; me
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
to pick up; to find; to gather
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
contraband; taboo; strictly forbidden
tacit understanding; unspoken agreement
inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach; heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature)
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
one's weak point; one's sore spot; raw nerve
promise; agreement; arrangement; something expected or predictable (e.g. running gag); typical or clichéd development (in a story); something considered obligatory or guaranteed (in a certain situation)
to hesitate to say; to mumble; to hem and haw; to falter
(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
quick; fast; rapid; swift; prompt; streamlined
one by one; one each; one at a time
polite; courteous; civil; careful; close; thorough
to rest (from work, studying, etc.); to take a break
isolated; standing alone; falling in drops (e.g. rain); saying a single word; muttering just a few words
memories; recollections; reminiscence
state; state of affairs; appearance; look; sign; indication
very interesting; of great interest
to look at; to gaze at; to look out over; to get a view of; to look on (from the sidelines); to stand by and watch
question; inquiry; enquiry
contents; content; substance; matter; detail; import
blink (of eyes); wink; twinkling (of stars); flicker (of light); blink (of light)
at any rate; anyhow; anyway; in any case; because; as you know
legitimate; orthodox; traditional
to be (in contrast to something that is not the case)
common; ordinary; conventional; customary
near; neighbourhood; nearly (e.g. "it took nearly one year"); close to; shortly; soon