out of character; unlike one
high; noble; refined; advanced
dam; weir; barrier; sluice
to be broken; to break; to break (down); to stop working; to fall through (of a plan, deal, etc.); to collapse
playing in the water (sea, lake, river, etc.); playing with water
sense of values; values; value system
to take in; to gather in; to adopt (e.g. an idea); to accept (e.g. advice); to harvest; to reap
adaptation; accommodation; conformity
just now; at this moment; at this point of time
water's edge; waterside; shore
to be playful; to gambol; to flirt with; (arch.) to have elegance; (arch.) to have refinement
to freeze (from fear, etc.); to be unable to move (e.g. from surprise); to be paralyzed (with horror, etc.); to cower; to shrink in on oneself
migration; move; emigration; immigration
consideration; examination; investigation; study; scrutiny; discussion
to play (a stringed or keyboard instrument)
one theory; one opinion; another theory
to have; to possess; to own; to be endowed with
literature; books (reference); document
truth or falsehood; genuineness; authenticity; veracity
to bring (news, knowledge, etc.); to introduce; to bring about; to cause; to produce (e.g. results)
to take into account; to bear in mind; to consider; to learn from; to take as a lesson
different opinion; objection
passionate; ardent; enthusiastic
diffusion; spread; popularization; promulgation; familiarization
to endeavor (to do); to endeavour; to try hard; to work hard; to strive; to make an effort
far; distant; distant (past); remote (in time); distant (relationship or kinship); having little to do (with someone); far (from something else in quality, degree, etc.)
messenger; envoy; emissary
to face on; to look out on to
road; path; way; set of practices; moral education; Buddhist teachings; Taoism
passage (of time); elapsing; progress; development; transit
to tuck up (a kimono skirt); to tuck in; to make short (a story, explanation, etc.); to cut short; to abridge
accessories; small articles; minor character; small fry; weak one
grounding (in a skill or subject); knowledge; training; achievements; attainments; accomplishments
to hang (something) on (something); to throw on (clothes); to hook; to catch; to cheat; to evade payment; to drink (alcohol)
to carry; to bring (to a place)
miniaturization; miniaturisation; downsizing