to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor
look; glimpse; apparently; seemingly; (arch.) first meeting
(rock) crystal; high purity quartz
transparency; degree of clearness
outskirts (of a town); edge (of a town); just outside the city limits
fields (of rice and other crops)
green; greenery (esp. fresh verdure)
along the river; riverside
foot (of a mountain or hill); bottom; base
temple; shrine; hall; company; (arch.) front room
grounds (esp. of shrines and temples); compound; churchyard; precincts
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
to be within others' sight; to be visible; to be conspicuous; to attract public attention; to come under observation
ogre; demon; spirit of a deceased person; ogre-like person (i.e. fierce, relentless, merciless, etc.); it (in a game of tag, hide-and-seek, etc.); Chinese "ghost" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); very
sudden; abrupt; unexpected; unforeseen
to carry off; to run away with; to sweep away; to take entirely for oneself; to monopolize
My goodness!; Good lord!; Holy cow!
old tale; folk tale; legend; reminiscence
from long ago; from old times; from time immemorial
as a child; when one was a child; childhood
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
not necessarily so; is not always true
body; torso; trunk; build; physique; health
rectangular company stamp; square company seal
for a short while; for a brief period; soon; in a short while
scale (of fish, snake, etc.); serif (on kana or kanji (e.g. in Mincho font))
to wind (of a road, etc.); to meander; to twist; to undulate; to surge; to swell
wing; Chinese "Wings" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); (arch.) counter for birds or bird wings
space; air; midair; (from) memory; (by) heart
to soar; to fly high; to be whirled up; to make merry; to be ecstatic; to be in high spirits
dragon (esp. a Chinese dragon); naga; semi-divine human-cobra chimera in Hindu and Buddhist mythology; promoted rook
turning round; going around; turning about; surrounding; encircling
sky; the skies; high-altitude sky; upper air
to dance (orig. a whirling dance); to flutter about; to revolve
to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time
tongue; tongue-like object; clapper (of a bell); talon (of a lock)
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
skillful; skilful; adroit; clever; shrewd; ingenious
to dip out; to scoop up; to ladle out
to stop (moving); to come to a stop; to stop (doing, working, being supplied); to come to a halt; to alight; to perch on
coming; going; being (somewhere); come; go; stay
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
to use to the full (one's voice, energy, etc.); to muster all of (one's strength, courage, etc.); to summon all of; to exert fully; to strain (one's voice)
to bring near; to bring close; to let go near; to associate with; to bring (people) together; to let come near (of a person)