this area; around here; this point; this much; this extent
taking refuge; finding shelter; evacuation; escape; seeking safe haven
unconcernedly; nonchalantly; shamelessly; brazenly
restoration; repair; mending
throughout; over a period of ...; over a span of ...
to farm; to cultivate a field
to inform; to notify; to know; to reign
after making the rounds; after having passed through many hands; after going through many places; eventually
to torment; to pain; to inflict (physical) pain; to harass; to cause (emotional) pain; to afflict
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
don't worry about it; there is nothing to fear; there is no need for anxiety; everything is under control
this way and that; (by) various means; (by) every means
to sprout; to put forth buds
individual; separate; personal; case-by-case
root (of a plant); stump (of a tree); root (of a problem, etc.); base
binding (of a book); design (of a book cover)
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
smallness; small item; short month (i.e. having fewer than 31 days); elementary school; smaller (of two things, places, etc. with the same name); inferior; younger (of two people with the same name)
affectation; showiness; pretence
attached; belonging (to); included; enclosed; affiliated; annexed
to wind around; to wrap around; to coil around
for use by adults; for adults
simultaneously striking one another (in kendo, etc.); draw; tie
weasel (esp. the Japanese weasel, Mustela itatsi); mustelid (any other member of the weasel family, incl. badgers, martens, minks, ferrets, otters, polecats, stoats, skunks, etc.)
to pour water (into); to dilute with water; to hinder; to hamper; to throw cold water on
simplified version; abridged edition
care of; at the household of (when addressing letter, etc.); c-o
stress relief; stress release; blowing off steam
to tell (somebody) to (do something)
to look away; to avert one's eyes
depressed; bummed out; down; heavy-hearted; heavy-spirited; feeling reluctant (to do)