to shine; to glitter; to be bright
it is ... that ...; precisely; although; while; it is precisely because ... that ...; only because ...
to shut one's eyes; to ignore; to pretend not to know; to die
speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
comfortable; easy; calm; loose; spacious
to try and do something; to attempt to do something
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
near; neighbourhood; nearly (e.g. "it took nearly one year"); close to; shortly; soon
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
end; finish; bounds; limits; delivery date (of a futures contract); finale (of a noh song); end of an act (in jōruri or kabuki)
body; torso; trunk; build; physique; health
rubbing cheeks together (as a display of affection); pressing cheeks together
to smile cheerfully; to crack a smile
spring; springtime; New Year; prime (of life); height (of one's prosperity); adolescence
pleasantly warm; nice and warm; repeatedly (hitting someone); again and again; over and over
tree; shrub; bush; wood; timber
to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to be promoted; to add up to
leaf; blade (of grass); (pine) needle; marijuana; cannabis
to hide; to be hidden; to conceal oneself; to disappear
recently; lately; these days; nearest; closest
favorite; favourite; pet (e.g. teacher's pet); bookmark (in web browser)
to bring; to take (something) along; to fetch; to get
pictorial book; picture book; illustrated reference book; identification manual; field guide
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint
to sit; to squat; to assume (a position); to hold steady; to hold still
(some) more; even more; longer; further
pure white; blank (e.g. mind, paper)
et cetera; etc.; or something; the likes of; for example; for instance
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
sunlight; rays of the Sun
warm; mild; warm (of a colour); mellow; having enough money
comfortable (to live in); snug; cosy; cozy
lower back; waist; hips; body (of hair, noodle, paper, etc.); resilience; spring
with a start; in surprise; suddenly (realize, remember, etc.); all of a sudden; puffing (air); with a puff
let me see; well; errr ...; uhh ...
sound; noise; note; fame; Chinese-derived character reading
somehow (or other); for some reason; without knowing why; something (or other); some ... or other