mystery; curiosity; strangeness; ghost; monster; apparition
author; writer; novelist; artist
that kind of; that way; that move; that trick; that game
explanation; exposition; description; account; caption; legend
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.)
supernatural (e.g. psychic phenomena and such); paranormal
deep down; special place in one's heart; in the back of one's mind
to desire; to wish for; to expect; to see; to command (a view of)
approximately; about; to (about) the extent that; (almost) enough that; as ... as ...; like
to desire; to wish; to beg; to request; to have something done for oneself
surely; undoubtedly; sternly; severely; having no slack; rigid
(divine) punishment; curse; retribution
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
still; even now; to this day
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
to offer something to a deity or somebody's spirit; to pay a tribute to a person who is about to depart
embodiment; manifestation; materialization; materialisation; expression; indication
near; nearby; not far off
stairs; stairs at the front of a noh stage
stoppage; coming to a stop; ceasing (movement, activity, etc.); suspension (of operations); suspension (of payment, licence, etc.); (temporary) prohibition
ornamental (foliage) plant; houseplant
to decorate; to ornament; to display; to exhibit; to mark (e.g. the day with a victory); to adorn (e.g. the front page)
hole; hole (in golf); (golf) cup; (electron) hole
interior design; interior; upholstery
corridor; hallway; passageway
how long; how much; to what extent
amount of money; sum of money
room; chamber; apartment; flat; stable
to arrive at; to reach; to sit on; to sit at (e.g. the table)
door; gate; opening; title page
immediately; right away; at once; instantly
to examine someone's expression
cheerful; lively; lighthearted
appearing that; seeming that; looking like; having the appearance of
hesitation; indecision; vacillation
to invite in; to show someone in
big; large; loud; extensive; spacious; important
gentle; mild; meek; tender
showy; loud; gay; flashy; gaudy