year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
branch; bough; limb; twig; sprig; spray
to wither (of a plant); to be blasted; to die; to mature (of one's personality, abilities, etc.)
base (of a plant, tree, pillar, etc.); (part near the) root; roots (of one's hair); root (e.g. of a problem); source
to taper to a point; to become pointed; to become sharp; to look displeased; to look sour; to be on edge
stake; post; pile; (arch.) stump
handstand; headstand; being upside down; being in reverse
to plant; to grow; to insert; to transplant; to inoculate (e.g. an infectious agent); to instill (idea, value, etc.)
to pile up; to heap up; to stack up; to repeat many times over; to go through repeatedly; to accumulate
yours sincerely; respectfully yours
god; deity; incredible; fantastic; (arch.) Emperor (of Japan); (arch.) thunder
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
misunderstanding; misapprehension; false impression; to be mistaken; to have the wrong idea
carelessly; thoughtlessly; inadvertently
number of days; period of days; daily interest rate
health; healthy; sound; fit
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
washing; laundry; relaxing; taking a break
to think of; to hit upon; to come into one's mind; to remember; to recall
first; firstly; first of all; Introduction; Preface
at this stage; at this point; now (contrasting with the past)
westering sun; setting sun; afternoon sun
to shine; to glitter; to be bright
river; stream; River; the ... river
having nothing to do; having time on one's hands (and not knowing what to do); being at a loose end; being bored
tobacco; cigarette; cigaret; tobacco plant (Nicotiana tabacum)
carefree; buoyant; lighthearted; ease
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
force; vigor; influence; authority; impetus; momentum
to be needed; to be wanted
to bring; to take (something) along; to fetch; to get
sleeve (esp. of a kimono); pocket of sleeve; vicinity (esp. of a bridge); foot of a mountain; base of a mountain
match (to light fire with)
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
that child; that kid; that boy; (arch.) you
pitiful; unfortunate; poor; unpardonable; regrettable
guest; visitor; customer; client; shopper
voluntary; optional; free; elective
stone; jewel; precious stone; flint (in a lighter); stone (in go); stone (in the bladder, kidney etc.); calculus
sound; noise; note; fame; Chinese-derived character reading
round; circular; curved; smooth; harmonious; calm
to be heard; to be audible; to be said to be; to be reputed
to darken; to get dark; to be clouded; to be hidden (behind clouds)
unfavourable comparison; unfavorable comparison
without; but if; otherwise; or else
to lose; to be defeated; to succumb; to give in; to be inferior to; to break out in a rash due to (e.g. lacquer, shaving, etc.)
alas; regrettably; to my great regret; tragically