open; public; overt; free; unreserved; uninhibited
the West; the Occident; Western countries
from long ago; from old times; from time immemorial
to be handed down; to be introduced; to be transmitted; to be circulated; to go along; to walk along
having an ancient and honorable origin
that's the way it is; such is life
rudeness; impoliteness; leaving; going (on one's way); taking without permission; stealing
fecundity; having many children; abundant production
therefore; and so; for that reason; accordingly; consequently; hence
prosperity; thriving; flourishing
force; strength; capability; ability; efficacy; effect; effort
to be furnished with; to be provided with; to be possessed of; to be endowed with; to be among; to be one of
hole; opening; pit; hollow; burrow; den; deficit
habit; behavior; behaviour; trait
exchange (e.g. cultural); interchange; interaction; alternating current; AC
criticism; blame; censure; attack; reproach
(for an object) to be shiny; to be glossy; (for a woman) to be alluring; to look sexy
various; varied; diverse; all sorts of
April; fourth month in the lunar calendar
restoration; rehabilitation; recovery; recovery (from an illness); recuperation; convalescence
period; time; opportunity; chance; age; term (e.g. in office); session (e.g. of parliament)
indeed; really; very; extremely; absolutely; certainly
irritating; irritated; frustrating; vexing; (feeling things are) not quick enough; (feeling) too slow-going
on the contrary; rather; all the more; instead
certain; sure; definite; reliable; sound; solid
to say; to utter; to declare; to name; to call
reliable; trustworthy; hopeful; promising
moat; fosse; canal; ditch
novelette; novella; short novel; long short story; medium-length story
The Wind Rises (2013 animated film); The Wind Has Risen (novel by Tatsuo Hori); Ride Like the Wind (1980 song)
one day; (on) a certain day
going out; outing; leaving (one's home, office, etc.)
sickroom; hospital room; ward
looking good; sounding good; (of) good appearance
mostly; nearly; practically; well-nigh; almost invariably; all but
nightclothes; nightwear; sleepwear; pyjamas; pajamas; nightgown
blue; azure; green; pale; gray; unripe
garden; yard; courtyard; field (of action); area