I wish I had ...; I should have ...; it would have been better if I had ...
if so; in that case; in that situation
softly; mildly; gently; politely
to soothe; to calm; to pacify
idea; notion; sense (e.g. of duty); resignation; preparedness; observation and contemplation
contempt; derision; slight; disdain
rustic; rude; vulgar; rough
to show mercy; to show sympathy; to have compassion; to be kind
transformation; abnormality; sexual perversion; pervert; metamorphosis; transformation
sweet-smelling; scentful; fragrant
district; region; the country; countryside; civilian society
leaf; blade (of grass); (pine) needle
import; importation; introduction; afferent
eastern part; the east (of a region)
charming; fascinating; enchanting; bewitching; beguiling; captivating
composition; piece of music; tune; melody; enjoyment; fun
elder sister; effeminate man
early; soon; quickly; swiftly; rapidly
manly; sportsmanlike; pure (heart, actions, etc.); upright; (arch.) unsullied (e.g. scenery or object); (arch.) pure
to spend; to expend; to waste; to squander; to devote
laying the groundwork; behind-the-scenes maneuvering; consensus-building process; digging around the roots of a tree (before transplanting)
outspoken; forthright; frank; direct
base support (e.g. for a party in an election); substrate; load bearing layer; supporting layer
to increase; to add to; to augment
receiving; welcoming; going to meet; final call; call of fate; approach of death
jewel; precious stone; gem
gradation; gradation haircut; taper
drum; croaker (any fish of the family Sciaenidae); Nibe croaker (Nibea mitsukurii)
equally (talented, etc.); evenly; neck and neck; nip and tuck
thoroughness; completeness; consistency; thorough enforcement; seeing to it that a policy, etc. is carried out without exception
bad; wrong; evil; no good; wicked; reprehensible
mental fatigue; worry; boredom
to be forestalled; to fall behind; to be one step behind
business trip; official trip
convenient; handy; useful
light; lamp; baiting deer with a lighted torch