early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
terrain; geographical features; topography
to entrust (someone) with; to leave (a matter) with someone; to have someone deliver (a message, parcel, etc.); to send (through someone); to use (something) to express (one's feelings, opinion, etc.); to express in the form of (something)
poverty; penury; need; shortage; lack; want
memento (from a dead person); souvenir; keepsake; orphan; posthumous child
state of the war; war situation
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
ice; ice cream; icecream; (arch.) usurer; (arch.) usury
cold; chill; cold weather; cold wave; cold air
echo; reverberation; response; reaction; repercussions
mineral dust; mine dust; fine particles; dust
being together; going together; matching (clothing); going together
exit; gateway; way out; outlet; vent; leak
route; way; course; directions
treating (someone) like they are air; ignoring (someone)
little girl; maiden; young lady; female usually between 7 and 18 years old
wooden; made of wood; wooden construction
close to the wall; alongside the wall
to arrange (flowers); to plant
dimly; faintly; absentmindedly; vacantly; idly; aimlessly
as time passes; with the passing of time; with time
to rise; to erect; to get up
pillow; bolster; introduction (e.g. to a rakugo story); lead-in
to put one's strength into
to call again; to call someone back
dining room; dining hall; cafeteria; restaurant; eatery; snack bar
sleep; sleeping; inactivity; death
type of candy given to a child after it wakes up from a nap; wake-up sweets
to look after; to take care of; to be put in charge of; to be given responsibility for; to withhold (an announcement); to reserve (judgment)
front (aspect, weather, war-front, etc.); reception (e.g. in a hotel); front desk; front office; team management
as soon as...; just after...; immediately after...; hurriedly; in haste; quickly
dwelling; house; residence; living; life
having no thought for; having no consideration for; disregarding; overlooking; (arch.) being found not guilty (in an Edo-period court); (arch.) acquittal
heavy (feeling, etc.); gloomy (weather, etc.); oppressive (atmosphere, etc.); stifling; strained
selfishness; egotism; egoism; egocentricity