to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor
pure; true; genuine; unmixed
process; course; mechanism
intention; wish; purpose; mind (to do)
grain; bead; drop; counter for small round objects including grains, seeds, pills, drops
dainty; delicate (e.g. fingers); fine; sensitive; delicate (feelings, sense, etc.); subtle
transparency; degree of clearness
along; parallel to; in accordance with
outbreak; spring forth; generation (e.g. of power or heat); genesis; ontogeny; development of complex multicellular structures from cell(s) in a simple state
perception; sensation; awareness
to run about; to rush about
to be visible to; to be seen by; to meet one's eyes
scene; spectacle; sight; view
leaving behind; desertion; abandonment
to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee
reaction; recoil; kick; backlash
to bear; to stand; to endure; to put up with
dozens; scores of; decades
shape of the "dai" kanji (esp. person with arms and legs outstretched); sprawling; lying spread-eagled
violent; furious; extreme; intense; fervent; vehement
to cough violently; to have a coughing fit
opposite side; other side; over there; that way; the other party; the other person
moving about; stirring about
to project; to reflect; to cast (shadow)
weird; ominous; eerie; uncanny; ghastly
to mow; to reap; to harvest
wheat field; barley field; cornfield
stern expression; severe expression; grim expression
(suffering) damage; injury; harm
sowing seeds; planting seeds; scattering seeds
the present; present time; as of; present tense; this world; this life
taking refuge; evacuation; backup (of data)
public hall; community center; community centre
trying to think of a way (to); devising means (to); working out (how to do); contriving (to raise money); managing
conference; consultation; discussion; negotiation