shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon)
to sit down (and refuse to move); to sit-in (in protest)
regrettable; vexing; upsetting; unthinkable; wholly unexpected
what kind of; what sort of; what; no matter what (kind of); whatever; any
wonderful; astounding; marvellous
growth; development; stretching (one's body, e.g. when waking up); (ability to) spread (of paint, cream, etc.); elongation; extension
than; from; out of; except; but; more
early (days); initial stage; initial
physical condition; state of health
dusk; twilight; twilight years; melancholia; melancholic nostalgia
dregs; sediment; lees (esp. sake); leftovers; by-product; worthless item; junk
to shine; to glitter; to sparkle
every day; daily; day after day; days (e.g. good old days)
something like ...; something called ...
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
to save; to rescue; to help; to assist; to support (financially); to contribute (to)
dim; hazy; vague; indistinct; faint; fuzzy
consciousness; becoming aware (of); awareness; mano-vijnana (mental consciousness, cognizer of sensory information)
to put out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to reach (for); to try one's hand at (something new)
to bear; to stand; to support; to withstand; to be fit for; to be equal to
test; trial; probation; ordeal; tribulation
to climb over; to get over; to surmount; to overcome; to surpass; to overtake
to furnish with; to equip with; to prepare for; to make preparations for; to possess (all that is needed); to be endowed with
preference; priority; precedence
same; similar; (just) like; equal
people; (all) persons; you (usu. plural); various
substance; real form; main part; main unit; this machine; this appliance; object of worship (at a shrine, temple, etc.)
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
remarkably; markedly; rapidly; sound of breaking or creaking
arms; weapons (of war); armor; armour
favorite; favourite; habitually used
to cherish; to treasure; to prize; to take good care of; to look after
to sink; to go under; to go down (e.g. sun); to set; to feel depressed; to become subdued
lodging; inn; house; home; home of a servant's parents (or guarantor, etc.)
bad feeling; feeling bad; disagreeable; unpleasant; revolting; gross
to groan; to moan; to roar; to howl; to hum (engine, wind, etc.); to buzz; to ooh and aah (in admiration)
resistance (e.g. to antibiotics); tolerance (e.g. drug tolerance)
certain; sure; definite; reliable; sound; solid
(practical) experience; personal experience; hands-on experience; first-hand experience
elegance; grace; article; item; counter for items (of food, etc.); counter for dishes or courses (at a restaurant)