indicates word or phrase being defined; used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.); with; (not) as much as; (not) so much as; the fact that
far away; far off; nowhere near; far cry
pluralizing suffix (esp. for people and animals; formerly honorific)
to make fun of; to look down on; to make light of
appearing ...; looking ...; way to ...; method of ...ing; form; style
to line up; to put in a row; to add (to a group); to accept (as a member of an organization, etc.); to link; to put together
repeatedly; over and over again; several layers deep; layer upon layer; row upon row
to wind; to coil; to envelope; to shroud; to outflank; to skirt
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
country; state; region; national government; central government; home (i.e. hometown, home country); (arch.) province (of Japan)
rule; reign; government; governing
as (for); for; in the capacity of
enough; sufficient; plenty; sufficiently; fully; thoroughly
drought; long spell (period) of dry weather
to suffer; to groan; to be worried
luxury; extravagance; to live in luxury; to indulge oneself; lavish (use of something); abundant
time; season; period; phase; stage
new; novel; fresh; recent; latest; up-to-date
temple; sacred place; shrine; sanctuary; tabernacle
contribution (to a temple, shrine, etc.); donation
jewel; precious stone; gem
to feel awkward; to feel ashamed; to feel inferior; to feel shy (about doing something)
to complain; to make a complaint
to work too hard; to try too hard; to strain oneself; to overdo it; to go too far
to keep up (appearances); to smooth over (an error, etc.); to gloss over; to mend; to repair
(outward) appearance; (proper) format (e.g. of an essay); form; appearances; decency; lip-service
to remonstrate; to admonish (someone) for; to advise (someone) not to; to warn against
to come together; to merge; to fit; to match; to be profitable; to be equitable
to twist; to turn; to writhe (e.g. in pain); to twist around; to turn in one's seat
to trace (drawing); to follow; to imitate; to copy; to reproduce
this; last (couple of years, etc.); these; you (as in "you liar")
how long; how much; to what extent
deep-fried bread (usu. topped in sugar)
to get; to obtain; to come by; to find
seems; I think; I guess; don't you agree?; I thought you'd say that!
street; quarter; district; area