expressly; especially; taking the trouble (to do); intentionally; deliberately
donation; contribution; endowment
construction (building) costs
thorn; spine; splinter (esp. lodged in one's flesh); hard sharp item (esp. lodged in one's throat, e.g. fish bone); biting words
way of saying (something); way of putting it; wording; phrasing; language; expression
sleeping outdoors; sleeping out in the open air; camping
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
better; preferable; more; increase; (arch.) increase; (arch.) growth
exactly; precisely; just; as if; as though; quite
there; over there; genitals; private parts; that far; that much
-ish; -like; resembling; appearing to be; seeming to be
(not) anywhere; nowhere; everywhere; anywhere
public square; square; plaza; open space; clearing
to point; to nominate; to select someone; to identify; to indicate; to play (a game of shogi)
to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
far away; far off; far; long ago; long before
a lot; lots; enough; sufficient; enough; too many
place; spot; field; discipline; occasion; situation; scene (of a play, movie, etc.)
entrance; entry; gate; approach; mouth
knothole; peep-hole; bad eyes
funny; amusing; strange; odd; improper; unsuitable
horse; horse racing; promoted bishop
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
discovery; detection; finding
horizontally; flat; across; crossways; crosswise
board; plank; sheet (of metal); plate (of glass); cutting board; chopping board
hut; shanty; hovel; house built directly into the ground with no supporting stones
isolated; standing alone; falling in drops (e.g. rain); saying a single word; muttering just a few words
here and there; in places
mismatched; odd; irregular; inconsistent; incoherent; confused
nail; spike; tack; rivet; brad; (pachinko) pin
to blow (of the wind); to blow (one's breath); to breathe out; to play (a wind instrument); to blow (a whistle, trumpet, etc.); to emit (smoke, fire, etc.); to spout
to be broken; to break; to fall through; to come to nothing
hut; cabin; small theatre (theater); temporary playhouse; one's own house
that sort of; that kind of; like that; such; so
third day of the month; three days
to disdain; to look down on; to make light of; to hold in contempt; to scorn; to despise