(sound of an) explosion or detonation; roar (of a machine)
palm tree (any tree of family Arecaceae)
fern (esp. species Gleichenia japonica); fernery
moisture; humidity; dampness
sushi; range of dishes made with vinegared rice combined with fish, vegetables, egg, etc.
lively; vigorous; energetic; full of (energy, appetite, curiosity, etc.); brimming with
flaunting; showing off; display (of power, wealth, etc.); ostentation
the heavens; the skies; heaven; deva realm; ascending to heaven; death
vivid; bright; brilliant; skillful; skilful; adroit
giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis); qilin (Chinese unicorn); (arch.) horse that can ride 1000 ri in a day
Cyathea mertensiana (species of tree fern)
stability; steadiness; consistency; stable
observation; survey; measurement; opinion; prediction; thinking
cooked rice with added ingredients (meat, vegetables, etc.)
gentle spring rain; glass noodles; cellophane noodles; thin noodles made from bean starch (or potato starch)
annex (to a building); annexe; extension; supplementary building
public square; square; plaza; open space; clearing
(large) building; public building; hall
to cross over (e.g. mountain); to go across; to get over (e.g. hardship); to pass time (e.g. a winter); to surpass; to be better than; to move house
rugged; scraggy; angular; gnarled
heir; heiress; inheritor; successor
for generations; from generation to generation; generation after generation; through the ages
stimulating; exciting; provocative
to replace; to substitute; to switch; to move (something); to transfer
although I say; although one might say; although called
to take pride in; to pride oneself; to be proud of
toilet; restroom; lavatory; bathroom
exterior; outside; outer; external; lateral
answering machine; answerphone
outdoor shoes; outdoor footwear
with a start; in a fright; alarmedly
to flutter (in the wind); to wave; to turn over; to flip over; to suddenly change (attitude, opinion, etc.); to suddenly switch
to mask; to cover; to cloak; to hide; to conceal
skillful; adroit; craft; craftsmanship; plot; scheme
appearing and disappearing; slipping in and out of view
to be breathtaking; to be stifling
to be heartbroken; to have one's heart break; to be overwhelmed with grief
number-withheld phone calls
publicity; advertisement; advertising; propaganda
unbearable to look at; too miserable (or awful) to watch; cannot bear to see
mention (in a document); record; entry; statement; listing